Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
Comparison between Realme 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 8.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12 Lite, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 205 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi 12 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,177,498
- against 338,900
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 338,900 | 1,177,498 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 473 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,510 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.00 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.50 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black | Grey, Blue, Purple, Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 74.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.8 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery, Surge P1 Charging Chip Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.73″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 521 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.6 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2201122C, 2201122G |
