Category Breakdown
Camera
12 Lite
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco F5
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Poco F5
AnTuTu benchmark (931,174 pts)
WinsDisplay
Poco F5
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
12 Lite
Total weight (173g)
WinsValue
12 Lite
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 12 Lite | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.55" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 950 nits | 1,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7475-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 528,905 | 931,174 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 67W | 67W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 173g | 181g | |
| 7.3mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| none | IP53 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco F5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Highest resolution main camera.