Xiaomi 12 Lite NE vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 192g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3569354
Geekbench Single 1039 3310
Geekbench Multi 2885 10070
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 171 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +76.5%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (84/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.