Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at appealing prices, but they excel in different areas. Xiaomi 13 Lite features a more refined design with a lighter 171g body, superior display brightness at 1000 nits, and the faster Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor for snappier performance. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ counters with a larger 6.67-inch screen, impressive 200MP main camera with OIS, and standout 120W fast charging that fully powers the larger 5000mAh battery in minutes. Display quality favors the 13 Lite's AMOLED tech and brightness, while the Note 12 Pro+ offers better value through its camera megapixel count and charging speed. Choose the 13 Lite for performance and portability, or the Note 12 Pro+ if camera specs and battery capacity matter more to you.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Lite if…
- →Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- →67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Pros
- Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- 67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
- 50 MP main camera with OIS delivers solid photos
- Attractive design with premium glass finish
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a modest mid-range chip
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- No wireless charging
- MIUI includes bloatware and ads
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.23 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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