Xiaomi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
| Name | Xiaomi 12 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.28 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4030 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42990 | Rs. 21647 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 28, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 12 5G is Rs. 42990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is Rs. 21647.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G has screen size of 6.28 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite's 6.39 inch screen. Xiaomi 12 5G has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 5G has display density of 419 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite's ~ 85.8%. Xiaomi 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite's 48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 12 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Mi 9 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 28, 2021 | September 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.9 x 152.7 x 8.2 mm | 74.5 x 156.8 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 179 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 419 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.2% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) | HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP (Telephoto) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, AI Magic Clone, Dual Scene, AI Magic Kaleidoscope, AI Camera, Document Mode, Movie mode | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 616 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4030 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |