Introduction and specifications..
The Xiaomi 12 Lite arrives later than the rest of the 12 series. In addition to a complete redesign, box and trendy design, it brings an updated 120Hz OLED panel, a better 108MP main camera and more fast charging. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 778G which is unique.
The 12 Lite is also one of the first Xiaomi phones to offer Android 12 under the company's MIUI 13 interface. Details of the Xiaomi 12 Lite in the new: ... Weight: 159.3x73.7x7.29mm, 173g; Gorilla Glass 5 front, plastic back, plastic trim.
Display: 6.55" AMOLED, 68B colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits, resolution 1080x2400px, aspect ratio 20:9, 402ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm): Octa-core (4x2.4GHz Kryo670 & 4x1.8GHz Kryo670); Adreno 642L.
Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
OS/Software: Android 12, MIUI
Rear camera: Wide (main): 108MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/ 4.0", 1.12 µm; Macro: 2MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0, 1.75μm. Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.45, 1/2.8", AF.
Video recording: rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyroscopic EIS; Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps.
Battery: 4500 mAh; Fast charging 67W, Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery 3.0.
Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Infrared port; two speakers; A virtual feel of the environment.
Another notable update is the selfie camera. It has a higher resolution of 32MP, but more importantly, it offers autofocus. This is a rare feature these days and even most flagship devices don't have it. We think it's good but confusing because even the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro have the same 32MP shooters but with fixed focus. Selfie lovers, rejoice!
It's good to see that the company can fit in an upgrade around the €400 mark, especially when many competitors are raising prices. And if the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is anything to go by, the price drop will come sooner than you might expect. Plus, there aren't many compact options around, and the Xiaomi 12 Lite seems to be aimed at a convenience-seeking audience. After all, 6.55 inches is pretty compact in 2022. In addition, the 12 Lite offers a light and thin design.
Unboxing the Xiaomi 12 Lite...
The device comes in a standard retail box with the usual user manuals and a compatible 67W charger. Of course, there is also a USB-A to USB-C cable at hand, which is used not only for charging, but also for data transfer. Xiaomi includes a transparent silicone case that does not hide the design.
