Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi 12 Lite
Front view of the Xiaomi 12 Lite
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypePhablet
Series
Xiaomi
First released
July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09)
PredecessorXiaomi Mi 11 Lite
SuccessorXiaomi 13 Lite
RelatedXiaomi 12
GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE), 5G
Slate
Dimensions159.3×73.7×7.29 mm (6.272×2.902×0.287 in)
Weight173 g (6 oz)
Original: Android 12 with MIUI 13
Current: Android 14 with Xiaomi HyperOS
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPUAdreno 642L
Memory6 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.2
BatteryNon-removable, Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging67W fast charging
Rear camera108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, AF
HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
DisplayAMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 6.55 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 ratio, 402 ppi
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityUSB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE), NFC, Infrared port, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Data inputsTouchscreen, 2 microphones, optical under-display fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
Model2203129G
Codenametaoyao
Development status
Available until end-of-support on July 1, 2026
OtherVirtual proximity sensing
References[1]

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a mid-range smartphone developed by Xiaomi. Serving as a sub-flagship variant of the Xiaomi 12, it is marketed primarily for its design and camera capabilities. The device was officially announced on July 9, 2022.[2]

The 12 Lite was also released at the launch event at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and in the Philippines on August 18, 2022.[3]

Design

The front display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5,[4] while the rear panel and the frame are constructed from matte plastic.

While its styling echoes the flagship Xiaomi 12 series, the 12 Lite features a transparent camera housing along with a completely flat front panel, back glass, and side edges.

The bottom of the phone houses a USB-C port, main loudspeaker, microphone, and a dual SIM card slot. The top features a secondary microphone, an secondary speaker, and an infrared port. The volume rocker and power button are located on the right side.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite was made available in three color options: Black, Lite Pink, and Lite Green.

Specifications

Hardware

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G system on a chip, matching its predecessor, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The device was launched with memory and storage configurations of 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM paired with 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.

It features a 4300 mAh battery which supports 67W fast charging.

The device features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution (2400 × 1080), a 402 ppi pixel density, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, and includes a centered punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. An optical fingerprint scanner is integrated beneath the display.[4]

For photography, the Xiaomi 12 Lite features a triple rear camera array consisting of a 108 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), an 8 MP ultra wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing camera utilizes a 32 MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.5 aperture and autofocus support. The rear setup can record video up to 4K at 30fps, while the front camera supports video capture up to 1080p at 60fps.

The audio system consists of dual stereo speakers mounted on the top and bottom frames with support for Dolby Atmos.

Software

The smartphone originally shipped with MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It was subsequently updated to Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 with a new update to HyperOS 2.0 in October 2024.[5]

Software update history
OS UI Date
1st Android 12 MIUI 13 July 2022
2nd Android 13 MIUI 14 January 2023[6]
3rd Android 14 HyperOS March 2024[7]
4th HyperOS 2.0 October 2024[5]
End of support: July 1, 2026[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Xiaomi 12 Lite - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Xiaomi 12 Lite arrives with 108MP camera, 120Hz OLED display". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  3. ↑ "Here's the Xiaomi 12 Lite's price, availability in PH". REVU Philippines. 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  4. 1 2 Uy, Ed. "Xiaomi 12 Lite: Fashionably lite, but did Xiaomi do right?". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  5. 1 2 Matsui, Emiko (2024-10-03). "HyperOS 2.0: Eligible Xiaomi Devices [Expected List]". Huawei Central. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  6. ↑ Alderson, Alex (2023-01-22). "MIUI 14: Xiaomi 12 starts receiving Android 13 update through Mi Pilot program". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  7. ↑ "Xiaomi releases HyperOS roadmap: Is your phone getting the update soon?". Android Authority. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  8. ↑ "Xiaomi Smartphones to Lose Support in 2026". Yahoo News. 2026-01-09. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
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