Design and Build

Xiaomi 12 Lite measures 159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm and weighs 173g. it is made of a glass back, plastic frame and body frame, and Gorilla Glass front.

Display

The Xiaomi handset features a 6.55-inch button-hole notch display with a decent 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) resolution. The AMOLED Display has A decent 950 nits peak brightness, ideal for media consumption and video games.

Camera

The selfie camera consists of a single 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, AF Camera with HDR and Panorama. With 32MP, you will get the decent and high-quality selfie shots, and [email protected]/60fps, [email protected] video capture

The main camera is even better. It consists of a triple camera set-up, consisting of:

• 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF camera
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm sensor
• 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) lens.

The main camera setup is the real deal, considering the AI-enhanced cameras’ power and punch. Capture professional photos of places, people and moments with the powerful camera. Xiaomi loaded their camera with a Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama for additional options. The videos, too, are fantastic, considering the handset’s HD, [email protected], [email protected]/60/120fps, and gyro-EIS-supported capabilities. Be it in low lighting or a scenic background you want to grasp in your shot. You will get I done on your Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G.

Performance

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G runs on Android 12, MIUI 13. You are assured of decent performance, with the Lite boasting an efficient Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) chipset, powerful Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, and decent P Adreno 642L GPU. You will undoubtedly enjoy multi-tasking, playing all-setting games and consuming multi-media on your device.

Memory

Considering its internal space options, you will not be disappointed with your device. Xiaomi provided 3 models for its 12 Lite 5G version, consisting of 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM. With no card slot for additional memory, I am confident you will find 6GB-8GB sufficient RAM, besides the massive up to 256GB internal memory.

Connectivity

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is a 5G-enabled smartphone. It supports up to 5G Bands and utilizes  HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, and 5G network speed. Enjoy fast uploading and downloading speeds on your 5 G-enabled devices as you live to stream an event or video or download your Netflix series to watch later.

The handset supports Bluetooth pairing, GPS, OTG (MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go), and WLAN (Wi-Fi, Hotspot). T has no FM Radio and no 3.5mm jack. Several sensors are installed on the device. They include Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass sensors and Virtual proximity sensing.

Battery

A decent 4,300mAh non-removable battery is installed on the handset. With an efficient chipset, power is maximized on the device, with any power wastage from the display, applications and background operations minimized as much as possible. Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G supports fast charging, with the 67W rapid charger able to charge 50% of the battery in 13 minutes. In 30 minutes, your battery should have fully charged as you prepare for a safari or a busy day in the office.

Pros and Cons of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

Pros

• 120Hz refresh rate
• Speedy 67W fast charger
• Commendable Snapdragon 778G chipset
• Under display fingerprint scanner
• Powerful camera set up of 108MP
• 4k snap capabilities
• Gyro-EIS supported Camera.
• Gorilla Glass display Protection

Cons

• Market dependant NFC
• Price makes it out of reach for some customers
• No wireless charging support.
• No Micro SD support
• Bo optical zoom on lenses.
• The selfie camera records up to 1080p resolution videos.
• Average battery capacity.
• No water resistance rating.

Verdict

The Xiaomi 12 Lite seems like the Lite version of the more expensive Xiaomi 12 Pro. It has a pretty competitive price tag when compared to other smartphones in the Xiaomi 12 series, even as it retains high end features. А fast 67W fast charging, flagship-grade OLED panel, massive 108MP main camera and catchy design make a compelling case for the smartphone. And camera performance is pretty good too.

FAQs

• How much is the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G? Kes 53,000.
• Does Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G support 5G?
• Does Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G have fast charging? 67W Fast charging adapter.
• How many cameras does the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G have? Front consists of a single, 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, AF camera. The back consists of:
  1. 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF lens
  2. 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm sensor

• 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) sensor

• What is the processing capacity on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G?
  1. Android 12, MIUI 13 OS
  2. Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) Chipset

• Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU

1. Adreno 642L

• What is the RAM and Internal Storage on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G? 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM 9with UFS 2.2).
• What are the sensors installed on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G? Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
• What is the resolution on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G? 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
• What are the dimensions on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G? 3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm
• What Android Version is the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G running on? Android 12, MIUI 13

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