Xiaomi 12 Lite NE vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Xiaomi 13 Lite
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE edges out the Xiaomi 13 Lite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (45/100 vs 40/100).