Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Huawei nova 12
Comparison between Xiaomi 13 Lite and Huawei nova 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 13 Lite, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 191 g
Huawei nova 12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 67 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 830 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | Mali-G78 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.49 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 691,765 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A710 core at 2.4 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.36 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 2x ARM Cortex-A78 at 2.49 GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Cyan, Pink | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 88.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, 1920Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, AGC Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 12 | 4 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 550 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, EDR | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 13 Lite | nova 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | BLK-AL00 |
