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 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 34/100 (a 1-point difference).
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 1 points higher (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 2885 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $400 |
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE 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 34/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.