Xiaomi has an impressive software update policy for its devices, but even that has to come to an end sometime. It hurts more when popular devices reach the end of life (EOL), as that impacts a large group of people. Sadly, that time has arrived for the popular Xiaomi 12 series, which is now officially retiring from all kinds of software updates, including HyperOS updates and security patches.

As mentioned on the official security center page (via Xiaomi Time), the update cycle for the Xiaomi 12 series has finally concluded. That means it won’t receive HyperOS updates, security patches, or feature drops. Here’s a list of affected devices and their final HyperOS/Android OS versions.

• Xiaomi 12: HyperOS 3.0 / Android 15
• Xiaomi 12 Pro: HyperOS 3.0 / Android 15
• Xiaomi 12 Lite: HyperOS 1.0 / Android 14

All three Xiaomi 12 models were launched with Android 12, but didn’t receive the same software support. Being premium models, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro promised an extra OS upgrade over the Xiaomi 12 Lite. As a result, both are retiring with Android 15, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite will spend its life running Android 14. 

Alongside the Xiaomi 12 series, the Redmi Note 12 5G has also been added to the EOL list. This smartphone launched with Android 12 and, after two OS upgrades, it now runs Android 14 with HyperOS 2.0 on top.

If your Xiaomi phone is on the list, it’s best to upgrade to go for a new hardware. That will receive the latest HyperOS updates with plenty of new features and enhancements, and security patches will ensure protection against the latest vulnerabilities.

You can still use your current device, though. It would work just fine, but without the latest security patches, you’re exposing it to new vulnerabilities. If you’re considering a smartphone upgrade, do check out our curated list of Xiaomi phones with the best software support.

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A few days ago, Xiaomi released a new amazing mid-ranger: the Xiaomi Civi 2. Not only it boasts great performance and a very interesting camera department, but it is even one of the most beautiful phones ever released by the Chinese giant. However, there are other mid-rangers released by the company this year. That is the reason why a lot of people are wondering whether they should go for an older device and save some money or spend more on the new Civi. In order to understand it, there is no better way than to compare it with the other mid-rangers from the brand. Earlier this year, the company released the Xiaomi 12 Lite, a mid-range positioned in the same price range as the new device, but it currently comes with more affordable street prices simply because it is an older device. Which one should you go for? Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Civi 2

Design

When it comes to the design, there is almost no midrange phone which can beat the Xiaomi Civi 2. It is built with an aluminum frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, it is one of the thinnest phones on the market (the thickness is just 7.2 mm) and even one of the most lightweight (it weighs just 172 grams). Further, it has a very high screen to body ratio and a pill shaped punch hole similar to the Dynamic Island found on the new iPhone 14 lineup. This is the only phone with a pill shaped punch hole placed centrally on the display until now. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a beautiful phone too, but it is far from the new Civi. It is built with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but it has a plastic frame and a lower screen to body ratio. The rear design is different and the handset is slightly thicker, but it is another of the thinnest and most lightweight devices on the shelves.

Display

The displays of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2 have more or less the same specifications. They are AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.55 inches able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The peak brightness is not the same but it does not change too much, with the Civi 2 being slightly brighter. An important advantage of the Xiaomi 12 Lite is the presence of dual speakers, so you can get a better audio experience with this device. For the rest, there is not much difference between these phones on the multimedia side.

Specs & Software

The two Xiaomi mid-rangers are equipped with different chipsets. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is definitely better thanks to the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process, with an octa-core architecture, and with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. So, with the Civi you get a superior chipset and a higher amount of RAM. Both handsets run Android 12 customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

When it comes to the main camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite looks more convincing thanks to the presence of a great 108 MP main shooter. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a better 20 MP ultrawide sensor, allowing for better ultrawide shots. Further, it sports a better front camera department including two 32 MP selfie shooters: one of them is an ultrawide camera, and there is also a front-facing LED flash.

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Battery

With the Xiaomi Civi 2, users will get a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery and a processor built with a better production process (4 nm vs 6 nm). The battery capacity is 4500 mAh, against the 4300 mAh capacity of the 12 Lite. The charging technologies are exactly the same: 67W fast charging.

Price

The Xiaomi 12 Lite starts from $399/€399 in the global market, while the starting price of the Xiaomi Civi 2 roughly translates into €350/$350 at the actual change in the Chinese market. Unfortunately, at least for now, the Civi is not available in the global market. It wins this comparison thanks to a better design, a superior chipset, a bigger battery, and better cameras overall.

Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Civi 2: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12 Lite

PRO

• Better main camera
• Wider availability
• Great price

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Better chipset
• Bigger battery
• Better ultrawide camera
• Amazing front camera
• Best design

CONS

• Limited availability

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Last month, we saw the release of the Xiaomi 12 Lite Europe as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. And in August, the Xiaomi 12 Lite finally arrived on Asian shores, as Xiaomi announced that it has launched its gorgeous 2022 mid-range smartphone, the Xiaomi 12 Lite in 2 major countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in Malaysia for RM 1699 (379 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB storage option, and RM 1899 (424 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB storage option. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in the Philippines for ₱ 20999 (374 USD) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration, and ₱ 21999 (392 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB option.

Pre-orders for the Xiaomi 12 Lite for both countries start now and are open until August 26. In conjunction with the launch, Xiaomi has revealed several pre-order promotions that might interest buyers to consider the Xiaomi 12 Lite in both countries.

For pre-orders in Malaysia, Xiaomi is offering an RM100 early bird discount for all storage variants, meaning that until August 26, buyers can get the Xiaomi 12 Lite for as low as RM 1599 (356 USD) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and RM1799 (402 USD) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. 

For Malaysian customers who pre-order online via the Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, they will receive a new pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earbuds along with their pre-ordered Xiaomi 12 Lite. For customers who pre-order via official Xiaomi physical retail stores in Malaysia, they will be eligible to receive RM 299 worth of Xiaomi merchandise, which includes the Mi Body Composition Scale 2, Xiaomi Shoulder Bag and Xiaomi Sports Water Bottle.

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, customers who have pre-ordered the Xiaomi 12 Lite before August 26 will receive premium Xiaomi gifts worth ₱ 3500 which include the Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, Xiaomi Ceramic Mug, Xiaomi T-shirt, Xiaomi Tyvek Bag, Xiaomi Nightlight and a Xiaomi paperback notebook and pen.

For the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G mid-range SoC that supports dual-band 5G. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box, and features a 4300mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and Dolby Atmos dual speakers.

The screen on the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a 6.55-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and support for AdaptiveSync, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 108 MP main lens, 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens, whereas the front camera is a 32 MP sensor.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite goes on pre-order from today until August 26 in Malaysia and the Philippines and is available in Lite Green, Lite Pink, and Black.

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Due to the Redmi and POCO sub-brands, it became rare to see an affordable phone released by Xiaomi. But it still happens every year and a few days ago it happened again. We are talking about the launch of the Xiaomi 12 Lite: a new mid-ranger that will be soon available in the global market too. Given its imminent launch in the global market, we think it is worth comparing it with the phones from the best brands available in the same price range. We chose the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G because Samsung is the world’s most important smartphone manufacturer in terms of sales and this device reached good street prices in the global market. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Xiaomi 12 Lite.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

Design

Which of these two phones has the best design? In my opinion, the Xiaomi 12 Lite wins. Unfortunately, these handsets are not built with premium materials, unlike high-end phones. They come with a plastic black and a plastic frame like most of the affordable phones out there. The Xiaomi one wins because it is thinner and lighter, but also because its screen to body ratio is higher. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a better build quality: besides having a front glass protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, it is water resistant and dustproof thanks to the IP67 certification, allowing you to put it underwater up to one meter deep for a max time of 30 minutes. The Xiaomi does not come with any protection against water and dust.

Display

On paper, it looks like the Xiaomi 12 Lite has the most advanced display. It is an AMOLED display that is able to show up to 68 billion colors with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and the HDR10+ certification. It has a very high peak brightness and an in-display fingerprint reader as well. Despite looking inferior, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G still comes with a great display: a 6.5-inch panel with AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution, Gorilla Glass 5 protection by Corning, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Both these phones come with stereo speakers for a good audio experience, but they sport virtual proximity sensors which are not the best.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform by Qualcomm: a chipset built at 5 nm with an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage which can be furtherly expanded with a micro SD slot. Despite being manufactured with an inferior production process (6 nm vs 5 nm), the Snapdragon 778G chipset is actually superior in terms of CPU and GPU performance to the Samsung Exynos 1280 found on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. And, given that the highest-end memory configuration of the A53 is exactly the same as its rival, the Xiaomi device wins the hardware comparison. Note that it even comes with better connectivity as it includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while the Samsung comes with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. These phones run Android 12 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top: One UI and MIUI.

Camera

The best camera setup belongs to the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. On the rear side, it has a quad camera setup including a 64 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, and a pair of sensors for macros and depth calculation, with 5 MP resolutions. With the Xiaomi 12 Lite, you get a 108 MP main camera but without OIS, an inferior 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro lens. Both the handsets feature a 32 MP front camera, but on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, the front camera is able to record videos with a 4K resolution.

• Read More: Xiaomi will discontinue the Mi 11 Lite in India as soon as the Xiaomi 12 Lite debutes: Report

Battery

If you are searching for the longest battery life, then you should opt for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G without thinking twice, simply because it has a bigger battery, with a capacity of 5000 mAh. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a smaller battery with a capacity of 4300 mAh, but it charges quicker thanks to 67W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi 12 Lite in the global market will be $400 or €400 for the base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G can currently be purchased for less than €320 or $320 thanks to online street prices. Which one would you pick?

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

PRO

• IP67 certification
• Micro SD slot
• Bigger battery
• Better camera

CONS

• Inferior processor

Xiaomi 12 Lite

PRO

• Faster charging
• Thinner and lighter
• Better display
• Better connectivity

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Finally, the Xiaomi 12 series has an affordable variant. The Xiaomi 12 Lite made its debut just a few days ago with several improvements compared to the previous generation. Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Lite but then it was retired from the market due to the issues faced by Qualcomm with the Snapdragon 780G mobile platform. A few months later, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE went official: NE stands for New Edition and this phone is basically the Mi 11 Lite but with a different chipset, the Snapdragon 778G. It is called 11 Lite 5G NE instead of Mi 11 Lite 5G NE because Xiaomi decided to ditch the Mi branding in the middle of last year. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and its successor: the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Here, you will learn the main differences between these two mid-rangers.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

Design

As already mentioned above, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is an upgrade of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, but it can not be considered an upgrade if we talk about the design. Indeed, the older model comes with a thinner and lighter body, and it is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones on the whole market. That is why it appears very attractive, more than the 12 Lite, even though it has a lower screen to body ratio. Further, it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a higher screen to body ratio and, given that these phones feature the same display diagonal, it appears slightly more compact. But it is thicker and heavier than its internal rival. Unfortunately, these phones are not built with premium materials: they are made of polycarbonate for both the frame and the rear cover.

Display

At first glance, it seems like Xiaomi used the same display panel for these two phones. But there is an important difference: the Xiaomi 12 Lite is able to show up to 68 billion colors, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE shows one billion colors. Further, the new model has an in-display fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanner of the predecessor is side-mounted. Last but not least, refresh rates are different: the 11 Lite 5G NE has just 90 Hz, while the 12 Lite reaches 120 Hz. For the rest, they are pretty much the same: we are talking about AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, and the HDR10+ certification. The displays are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

Specs & Software

The hardware department did not change from last year, with one single small exception: the micro SD slot. Xiaomi ditched it on the 12 Lite, while you get a micro SD slot on the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. For the rest, there are no differences. These phones are powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform: a processor with an octa-core architecture built at 6 nm and composed of four Kryo 670 cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, four Kryo 670 cores running at a frequency of 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, but there are other configurations with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Given that it is a phone released in 2021, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE runs Android 11 out of the box customized by MIUI 12.5, while the new model runs Android 12 customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

There is an upgrade even when it comes to the camera setups. The new Xiaomi 12 Lite features a 108 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. The main camera found on this device is better than the one found on its predecessor with its 64 MP resolution. The new device even comes with a better front camera, with a 32 MP resolution instead of just 20 MP.

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Battery

Even though it remains pretty thin and lightweight, the Xiaomi 12 Lite brings a bigger battery, with a capacity of 4300 mAh. Given that the rest of the components are similar, it will surely offer a longer battery life. It even charges quicker thanks to 67W fast charging, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE stops at 33W.

Price

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will be officially available in the global market with a starting price tag of $400/€400, while you can currently find the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE for less than €300 or $300 thanks to online street prices. Now you know the differences: the Xiaomi 12 Lite brings a slightly better display, a bigger battery, and a better camera, but it loses that very thin design and the micro SD slot found on its predecessor. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Xiaomi 12 Lite: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

PRO

• More affordable
• IP53 certification
• Micro SD slot
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Inferior camera
• Smaller battery

Xiaomi 12 Lite

PRO

• Better rear camera
• Better front camera
• Bigger battery
• Faster charging

CONS

• Price

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So the Nothing phone (1) is finally here and it is ready to conquer the global market. Will it succeed? It is still too early to give an answer to this question because it has a lot of rivals, especially because you can find either better specifications in the same price range or the same ones at a more affordable price. One thing is sure: one of the best rivals for the first Nothing handset is the Xiaomi 12 Lite, announced just a few days ago. They are very different in terms of design, but they are also very similar if we talk about the specifications. Are you trying to understand which of these phones offers the highest value for money? If so, you are in the right place. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Nothing phone (1) and the Xiaomi 12 Lite.

Nothing phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

Design

There is no challenge when it comes to the design: the Nothing phone (1) is one of the most beautiful and innovative devices out there. It is equipped with a transparent back sporting a total of 160 LEDs which can be used as notification LEDs, to show the battery charging status, to sync a visual effect with the ringtone, and more. There is no way for any midrange device to compete with the first Nothing smartphone if we talk about aesthetical innovation.

Further, it is made with premium materials: glass for the back (protected by Gorilla Glass 5) and aluminum for the frame. But the Xiaomi 12 Lite remains a beautiful handset. It is made with cheap materials (the body and the frame are made of polycarbonate), but it is very thin and lightweight: it has a thickness of just 7.3 mm and it weighs just 173 grams. Note that the Nothing device adds the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, while the Xiaomi one does not offer any certification against dust and water.

Display

Now, it is time to talk about the displays. Both these handsets are very good when it comes to this, but on paper, the Xiaomi 12 Lite looks slightly better. It has an AMOLED panel able to show up to 68 billion colors. The diagonal is 6.55 inches and it sports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Nothing phone (1) has an OLED display showing up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader which could not miss on a minimalistic phone like this. Both the phones feature stereo speakers but they do not come with a 3.5 mm audio jack, unfortunately.

Specs & Software

The Nothing phone (1) is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G+ mobile platform: an upgrade of the Snapdragon 778G found on the Xiaomi 12 Lite. It is a chipset built at 6 nm with an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 cores running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz, three Cortex A78 cores running at 2.4 GHz, four Cortex A55 cores running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. The SoC supports 5G connectivity and it is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Xiaomi 12 Lite sports an inferior Snapdragon 778G mobile platform and a maximum amount of RAM of 8 GB, as well as an inferior UFS 2.2 native storage. There is no challenge: the Nothing phone (1) wins the hardware comparison. But the software is very different: the Xiaomi comes with a highly customized user interface, while the Nothing is close to stock Android.

Camera

The Nothing phone (1) wins the camera comparison by an important margin because it has better rear sensors. It includes a 50 MP main camera with OIS (the famous Sony IMX766 high-end sensor) and a 50 MP ultrawide lens. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 108 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens (it also adds a 2 MP macro sensor but it is kinda useless), but it sports a superior 32 MP front camera.

• Read More: Xiaomi will discontinue the Mi 11 Lite in India as soon as the Xiaomi 12 Lite debutes: Report

Battery

The Nothing phone (1) is thicker and heavier, but it also comes with a bigger battery able to guarantee a longer battery life thanks to a capacity of 4500 mAh. The Xiaomi 12 Lite charges quicker thanks to 67W fast charging, but the Nothing phone (1) is the only one with wireless charging and wireless charging is hard to find on midrange phones.

Price

You need €500/$500 if you want to purchase the Nothing phone (1) globally, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available starting from $400/€400. The Nothing phone (1) is a superior phone and it wins the comparison, but the Xiaomi 12 Lite will provide a higher value for money.

Nothing phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite: PRO and CONS

Nothing phone (1)

PRO

• Rear LEDs
• IP53 certification
• More RAM
• Bigger battery
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi 12 Lite

PRO

• Amazing display
• Better front camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi took its sweet time in launching the lite variant of its flagship device this time around. The Xiaomi 12 Lite, which launched almost seven months after the debut of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro is currently available in some global markets and is said to soon make its way to India.

Now, ahead of the Indian launch, tipster Paras Guglani, aka @passionategeekz has revealed that the Mi 11 Lite will be discontinued as the Xiaomi 12 Lite makes its way to the Indian market in the upcoming months. The tipster also informs that the Mi 11 Lite NE 5G edition will remain available for purchase even after the Xiaomi 12 Lite debuts in the country.

Xiaomi 12 Lite specs & features

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has debuted with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the smartphone houses the Snapdragon 778G processor coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a 4,300mAh battery pack offering support for 67W fast charging.

Coming to optics, the device has a 108MP Samsung HM2 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Up front, we get a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the device include Android 12-based MIUI 13, 5G, a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite has been launched in the global markets. It arrives as the successor to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G that debuted last year. The latest offering packs a few upgrades over its predecessor. Read on to know what the smartphone offers out of the box. 

Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications and features 

The Xiaomi 12 Lite sports a boxy design and a rectangular camera module. It features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support. 

On the imaging front, the Xiaomi 12 Lite features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 108MP Samsung HM2 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit. There is a 32MP front-facing selfie snapper. 

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor that is also found on its predecessor. It is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 4,300mAh battery unit with support for 67W fast charging. It ships with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

Connectivity options on the Xiaomi 12 Lite include 5G, a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. 

Xiaomi 12 Lite pricing and availability

The Xiaomi 12 Lite starts at EUR 400 (Yuan 2,726) for the base 6GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configurations are priced at EUR 450 (Yuan 3,067) and EUR 500 (Yuan 3,408) respectively. The smartphone is offered in Black, Pink, and Green colours. It is up for pre-orders starting today from the brand’s authorised online channels.

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Xiaomi had recently teased the launch of its upcoming 12 Lite smartphone for the global market. But prior to any official announcement, a tipster has leaked the launch date for the device and another product that will release alongside the new handset.

Xiaomi 12 Lite, Xiaomi band 7 launching on 13th July Globally

Same-day sales.#Xiaomi12lite #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/zQV0Kn6oI9

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) July 7, 2022

The news arrives from Paras Guglani, who shared the information on Twitter. As per the tweet, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and Mi Band 7 will be launching on 13th July 2022. In other words, the new smartphone within the flagship 12 series and the latest smart band from the Chinese tech giant will be announced next week for the global market. The tweet also shared an image, which offers us the exact timing of the launch event as well.

While we did know that the upcoming device was set to be announced soon, the tipster claims that the new smart band will also be releasing on the same date. For those unaware, the Mi Band 7 was first launched in China for a price of 279 Yuan (roughly 42 US Dollars). Talking about the smartphone, the smartphone sports a 6.55 inch OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G SoC and is powered by a 4,300mAh battery pack that supports 67W fast charging.

The chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 and features a 108 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear while the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. On the other hand, the Mi Band 7 sports a 1.62 inch AMOLED panel and houses a 235mAh battery pack. Other features include NFC, built in GPS, over 100 sports modes, various watch faces, and 5ATM water resistance.

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Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi 12S series in China. The launch consisted of flagship devices powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a mid-range device in the global market dubbed the Xiaomi 12 Lite.

According to the official teaser, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will soon arrive in the global markets.

Pretty Stylish. Pretty Lite. #Xiaomi12Lite is coming. #MyStyleMyShot pic.twitter.com/4S4ERZZcUM

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 6, 2022

So far, the upcoming smartphone has been subject to many leaks ranging from specs and features, all the way to hands-on videos. So at this point, we know almost all there is to know about the 12 Lite.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

The 12 Lite is said to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that will offer Full HD+ resolution along with 120Hz refresh rate. The display is expected to have 402ppi pixel density, HDR10+ support, and Dolby Vision certification.

Under the hood, the mid-ranger will house the  Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset paired with up to 8 GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The battery is expected to be of 4,500 mAh capacity and will support 67W fast charging.

Coming to the optics, the device will have a 108-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The selfie camera is expected to house a 16-megapixel sensor. Lastly, the device will run on the Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top.

Some European retailers have already listed the smartphone on their websites. According to the listings, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the device will be priced at €500. However, it is too soon to tell if these listings are legit, so we suggest our readers take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite is now up for pre-order in Azerbaijan. The official confirmation has come from the Instagram handle of Xiaomi Azerbaijan. The phone is not yet listed on Xiaomi Azerbaijan’s website. However, an Azerbaijani website (via) has revealed all of the device’s specifications, features, and price.

Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications

To begin with, the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120hz, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The display punch-hole houses a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 108-megapixel primary camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device runs on Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

The Snapdragon 778G powers the Xiaomi 12 Lite. The device comes in a single variant in Azerbaijan, which offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It houses a 4,300mAh battery that supports 67W charging. The retail package of the device includes a 67W charger.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is equipped with other features, such as Dolby Atmos powered stereo speakers with spatial sound technology and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Like its predecessor, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the successor model is a lightweight and thin device, weighing 173 grams and 7.29mm in thickness.

Xiaomi 12 Lite price

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is priced at 999 AZN (~$588). The device can be pre-ordered through Xiaomi’s offline store in Baku, Azerbaijan, until July 8. The device is expected to be released in other markets in the coming days. It can be bought in black, pink, and green colors.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is likely to debut soon. A hands-on video of its pink variant appeared on social platforms recently. Now, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared official renders of the unannounced smartphone. The new images not only confirm its color variants, but also give a good look at its design from all angles.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G renders

The official images show that the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G’s display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. It appears that the device is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint instead of a side-facing fingerprint scanner, which was made available on the predecessor model. The device can be seen sporting a flat edge design.

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It appears that the left side of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is barren, while its right edge features a volume rocker and a power key. The topside of the device seems to feature a microphone, a speaker grille, and an IR blaster. Its bottom features another speaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a SIM slot.

The rear shell of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G features an LED flash-assisted triple camera unit, which is headlined by a 108-megapixel camera. The company’s branding can be seen towards the bottom of the back panel. The images revealed that the smartphone will arrive in green, black, and pink colors.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its front side will have a 16-megapixel selfie camera, whereas its rear panel will have a 108-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro lens.

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It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G. It may arrive in two variants, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The device may pack a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It will run on the Android 12 OS with the MIUI 13 on top. It is expected to release in Europe and Asia in the coming days.

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At the end of 2021, Xiaomi launched its flagship Xiaomi 12 series in China. The lineup at launch consisted of the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X. The brand is also rumored to be working on the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G which recently got its key specifications leaked.

Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav citing Weibo (Chinese microblogging site) sources has revealed the alleged live images of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G.

Xiaomi 12 Lite live images

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Looking at these images, the smartphone appears to have a big primary camera and two smaller cameras along with an LED flash on the rectangular camera island. The device also has 108MP mentioned on the camera module which could mean that it’ll feature a 108-megapixel primary camera. The smartphone has flat edges and appears to be a bit on the thick side like other Xiaomi 12 series smartphones.

Coming to the front, it has a flat screen with even thin bezels going around. The screen also has a sizable punch-hole for the front camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

According to the recently leaked specifications, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will also have an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Under the hood, the device will house a Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. As revealed by the FCC certification, the device will likely come in three configurations: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB.

In the optics department, the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is said to come with a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the device will house a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

Other features to be included on the device will be Hi-Res Audio support, dual-band Wi-Fi, support for 7 5G bands, Bluetooth, and NFC.

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Xiaomi has recently released the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro flagship smartphones in global markets. The Xiaomi 12 lineup is also expected to include mid-range models including the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. As the name suggests, it will replace the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE phones from last year. The arrival of the Lite model seems to be drawing near as it has recently bagged approval from the FCC certification site. Tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the key specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G well before its official announcement.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will house a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will pack a 4,500mAh battery that will carry support for 67W fast charging.

Under the hood, it will feature the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The device will offer 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. The phone will run on Android 12 OS and MIUI 13. The FCC certification of the device revealed that it will come in three variants, such as 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128G storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front. The rear camera system will have a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel camera for ultrawide shots, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

The fingerprint scanner will be integrated with the display of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. The device will carry support for Hi-Res Audio support. The FCC certification of the device has also revealed that the device supports 7 5G bands, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.

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Previous reports have revealed that an upcoming Xiaomi phone with a 2203129G model number will be launched in the global markets with the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G name. The handset has now bagged approval from the FCC authority in China. The listing has confirmed the key details of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G.

The FCC certification reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G may come in three configurations, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will carry support for 7 5G bands (SA: n5 / n7 / n66 / n77 / n78; NSA: n5 / n7 / n38 / n41 / n66 / n77 / n78).

Xiaomi 12 lite 5G 2203129G bags FCC, TKDN, Geekbench & EEC certification.

– Snapdragon 778G
– Android 12
– MIUI 13
– NFC
– 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB & 8GB+256GB storage variants
Geekbench:https://t.co/DLCIk0bXnt
FCC:https://t.co/97IkKM0zi3#Xiaomi #Xiaomi12Lite pic.twitter.com/0jObNwrhlp

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 8, 2022

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will be equipped with support for up to 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, and dual SIM. It will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13. Apart from these details, the FCC listing has no other information on the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will be heading to markets like Asia and Europe soon. It is speculated that the device will borrow its specs and design from the China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI handset and Xiaomi 12.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is likely to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a curved edge panel with a punch-hole placed at the top center. For security, it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Geekbench listing of the device revealed that the Snapdragon 778G SoC will be present under the hood of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. The rear camera setup of the device will feature a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW3 main camera, an ultrawide camera, and a macro lens.

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A few months back, Xiaomi launched the flagship Xiaomi 12 series in the Chinese market. Now, the company is expected to bring an Ultra and a Lite version of the phones dubbed Xiaomi 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite. The latter has now appeared on the Geekbench certification site giving away its key details.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has the model number 2203129G on the Geekbench 5 portal. The phone has 788 points in the single-core department and 2864 in the multi-core department. The phone has an octa-core SoC codenamed ‘Taoyao’ and it has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The phone has a max frequency of 2.40GHz.

This chipset has Adreno 642L graphics that suggest that it is the Snapdragon 778G SoC. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and it boots on Android 12 OS out of the box. The device is expected to have MIUI 13 on top of it.

Apart from this, the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s specs were leaked recently. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It is rumored to have a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On-Display support. The device will likely come with a 64MP triple camera system.

Rumors are rife that the phone will borrow some specs of the China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI. The phone is expected to debut soon in select markets. As per a recent leak, the phone will launch in European and Asian regions.

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Xiaomi has recently launched the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G-ready flagship phones in the global markets. The lineup is likely to soon receive a new mid-ranger called the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. According to a new report by Xiaomiui, the Xiaomi 12 Lite may launch soon in markets like Europe and Asia.

The report claims that the internal testing of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G has begun in European and Asian markets. The software versions such as V13.0.7.SLIMIXM and V13.0.0.24.SLIEUXM are associated with the said device. It was previously reported that the Xiaomi phone with 2203129G, which was spotted at the IMEI database, will be launching as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. Its shortened model number is L9, and it carries ‘taoyao’ codename.

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to borrow specs from the China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI handset and the Xiaomi 12. It is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED curved edge display that offers a Ful HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will also offer other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and Always-On Display (AOD).

The Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset is likely to power the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. The rear side of the phone will feature a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary camera, an ultrawide lens, and a macro snapper.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. The other specs of the device are under wraps. The device will be arriving as a successor for last year’s Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G.

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Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi 12 series which consists of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. While the 12X is a relatively new entrant, Xiaomi may have got yet another model in the works. A new listing on the IMEI Database indicates that the Xiaomi 12 Lite could well be in the mix as well.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite may well be one of the proposed addition to the Xiaomi 12 series. There could be a few others that may be part of the series. The Xiaomi 12 Lite may be a pretty affordable smartphone and the cheapest in the series. From the IMEI database, we know that the new Xiaomi 12 Lite has model number 2203129G and is codenamed taoyao or L9.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite will likely come with some of the basic features of the series, but some key components may be scaled down to take care of the lower pricing for the model. As per the specs, it has a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel and a 120Hz display refresh rate. It has a fingerprint reader powered by Goodix, while the Snapdragon 778G+ chip is present. The main camera setup consists of three cameras including a 64MP primary sensor, ultra-wide angle, and macro lenses. These lenses however lack an optical image stabilizer. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to run on Android 12 OS.

There are no indications of the pricing or scheduled release date of the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Xiaomi only confirmed that the 12 Lite won’t be launched in China but hasn’t said anything about a global launch. We hope to get more details in the coming days.

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We have been compiling top stories regularly for the past few weeks. This time we thought to do something different. As you guys seem to be more interested in our coverage of leaks and rumors, we thought to put them together. Hence, in this article, we talk about the top leaks and rumors from last week.

In the last few days, we reported on leaks and rumors surrounding the most-awaited smartphones from multiple OEMs. Let’s take at them one by one in no particular order.

Top Leaks and Rumors from Last Week

Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro to sport vivo-like design

We finally got to see the design of the upcoming Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro last week. Unfortunately, the new-gen Redmi K series phones will drop their unique design language in favor of a rear design inspired by vivo. This design was first introduced by the Xiaomi group on Xiaomi CIVI.

Thanks to TENAA, we also know the maximum available memory configuration of Redmi’s flagship smartphone lineup. The  Redmi K50, the Redmi K50 Pro, and the Redmi K50 Pro+ will max at 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB respectively.

POCO F4 GT specs leak confirm Redmi K50G rebrand

The key specs of the yet-to-release POCO F4 GT leaked last week. According to them, the device will be indeed a rebadged Redmi K50G, which is also known as Redmi K50 Gaming Edition.

This is not surprising as the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition debuted as POCO F4 GT in global markets. Most importantly, the Redmi K50G was already spotted at certification websites as Redmi K50G.

There may not be a Xiaomi 12 Lite but new CIVI series phones instead

Earlier last week, a report revealed that Xiaomi 12 Lite will be a fusion of Xioami CIVI and Xiaomi 12.  A day later, another report disclosed that Xiaomi CIVI Pro may launch soon with slightly better specs than the original Xiaomi CIVI. This device was originally supposed to release as Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom.

A few days from that, a Xiaomi exec confirmed that there will be no Xioami 12 Lite in 2022. This means the rumored Xiaomi 12 Lite could release as a Xiaomi CIVI series phone in China alongside the so-called Xiaomi CIVI Pro. But we cannot rule out the possibility of it launching under Xiaomi 12 Lite branding in international markets.

vivo may release a ‘Note’

The long-rumored vivo NEX 5 is now expected to go official as vivo X Note. A leak from last week not only disclosed the phone’s name but also some of its specs.

The device is said to arrive with a 7-inch QHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN1 primary camera, 48MP Sony IMX598 secondary camera, 12MP Sony IMX663 tertiary camera, and 8MP OmniVision OV08A10 quaternary camera with 5x optical zoom lens, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.

Next-gen Samsung A series is just around the corner

The key features of the forthcoming Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galax A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G emerged last week. The details about their display, chipset, camera, battery, and charging leaked.

All four will sport an FHD+ high refresh rate display and a quad-camera system. Most of them will have a 5,000mAh battery and a couple of them will have 25W fast charging support, while the remaining two will be limited to 15W charging.

Interestingly, only one of them will feature a Qualcomm chipset. Whereas, two models will come with MediaTek SoCs and the remaining one will house an Exynos chip.

Cheapest 5G iPhone ever to release in a few days

According to a report from last week, the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 2022 is rumored to start at only $300. It will be $100 cheaper than its predecessor iPhone SE 2020.

Despite being more affordable, the latest model is expected to arrive with 5G connectivity, a new chipset, and better battery life. If this happens to be true, then It will release as the cheapest 5G iPhone to date.

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Earlier leaks and rumours indicated the existence of a Xiaomi 12 Lite and a Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom that were in development within the Xiaomi company since October 2021. Previously, it said there will be two models, one of which will be available in all important markets (China, Global, India), while the other will be limited to China.

However, last week, news broke out that Xiaomi will be launching only one model from the Xiaomi 12 Lite series, and the model will now only be exclusively available as a ‘Global’ variant.

As of today, the question of the availability of a Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Chinese market has been officially answered by a Xiaomi Senior Executive in China.

The news comes from newly appointed Xiaomi Civi Senior Product Manager, Xinxin_Mia on Weibo. In her post, one Xiaomi fan asked if she would appear on the upcoming rumoured Xiaomi 12 Lite launch event, in which she replied bluntly: “There is no Xiaomi 12 Lite anymore.” Indirectly, the manager is hinting that the Xiaomi 12 Lite has been cancelled for release in the Chinese market.

It seems that last week’s rumour was proven right that the Xiaomi 12 Lite won’t be available in China, however, whether the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in global markets or cancelled altogether still remains to be seen in the next few months.

Although Xiaomi has not officially revealed the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite nor the availability of the device in global markets, a lot of the details of the device has already been leaked on the Internet. Here’s a short roundup of the key details.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September 2021.  

The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or an even more powerful Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Its rear-facing triple camera unit is speculated feature a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW3 main lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.

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We have been hearing about the Xiaomi 12 Lite series for a long time. Back in October, the information about the lineup emerged in detail. Four months later, a new report from the same source now gives us an update regarding these devices.

Xiaomiui was the one to shed details on the Xiaomi 12 series months ago. The publication is now back again with an update.

It now says that the lineup will only include one phone and it will be exclusively available as a ‘Global’ variant. Previously, it said there will be two models, one of which will be available in all important markets (China, Global, India), while the other will be limited to China.

The source tells that Xiaomi has settled down with the handset codenamed Taoyao whose shortened model number is L9. This device will be similar to the Xiaomi CIVI and Xiaomi 12 series in terms of specs and design respectively.

Xiaomiui has even shared a concept render. But we would advise you to consider it with a pinch of salt. However, the specifications could be accurate.

The smartphone is tipped to come with a 6.55-inch 3D curved OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The panel will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. 

It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC or an even more powerful Snapdragon  7xx series chipset. It will house a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor, an ultrawide unite, and a macro shooter.

Like any Xiaomi group smartphone, it will feature dual stereo speakers. Finally, the phone will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

As mentioned earlier, this handset was previously planned to release in China as well as India, in addition to ‘Global’ markets. At the same time, a variant of this device codenamed Zijin with a telephoto camera instead of a maco snapper was supposed to release exclusively in China. But Xiaomiui now states that these versions of the phone have been now canceled.

Before leaving the page do let us know your thoughts on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Lite in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi X12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones on Dec. 28. A new report by Xiaomiui.net has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 family includes two ‘Lite’ branded models such as Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. The publication has shared key details of these smartphones.

Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications (rumored)

According to the publication, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is codenamed as ‘Taoyao’ and its shortened model number is L9. Its global variant with 2203129G model number and India edition with 2203129I have appeared at the IMEI database recently.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September this year.  The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G. Its rear-facing triple camera unit may feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom is said to have a ‘Zijin’ codename and L9B shortened model number. It is likely to arrive as a China-exclusive device. The reason behind it is that only the Chinese variant of the phone with 2203129BC has been spotted at the IMEI database.

Leaked information reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with curved edges and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will come with Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G and a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 triple camera unit with a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.

Xiaomi 12 Lite series is likely to look similar to the Xiaomi Civi handset. It can be said based on its model numbers that both models may debut in March 2023. The lineup may come preinstalled with Android 12 based MIUI 13.

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Xiaomi and its sub-brand Redmi are all set to introduce their next generation of premium smartphones. These devices are expected to go official as Xiaomi 12 series and Redmi K50 series. We have been hearing about these phones for the past few days. Now, we get to learn about the model numbers and the chipsets of some of these handsets.

A tipster on Weibo who goes by the name of 熊猫很禿然 (Panda is Bald) shared the alleged model numbers and processors powering the upcoming high-end smartphones from Xiaomi and Redmi yesterday. He also revealed details about four unknown devices.

Below-listed is the information detailed by the leaker.

Xiaomi 12 Series

• Xiaomi 12 Ultra – L1
• Xiaomi 12 Pro – L1A
• Xiaomi 12 – L2

Redmi K50 Series

• L10
• L10A
• L11
• L11R

Unknown Xiaomi Devices

• L9 – Xiaomi (Snapdragon 778+)
• L9B – Xiaomi (Snapdragon 778+)
• L3 – Xiaomi 6.3” (Snapdragon 870)
• L3A – Xiaomi (Snapdragon 870)

The phones with model numbers L9 and L9B were recently tipped to be part of the Xiaomi 12 Lite series. But the tipster does mention it.  Going by the 6.3-inch screen size of L3, it could be a long-rumored clamshell foldable smartphone, while L3A could be a variant of the same handset.

Lastly, according to Xiaomiui, L10, which is a Redmi K50 series phone, is codenamed Matisse. It is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 2000 SoC underneath.

We look forward to grasping more details about the forthcoming premium handsets from the Xiaomi group in the coming days.

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Every now and then, upcoming Xiaomi devices get spotted in MIUI code months ahead of their launch. Two such smartphones codenamed Zijin and Taoyao have now popped up. They are said to go official as Xiaomi 12 Lite series.

Xiaomiui has spotted two forthcoming smartphones in MIUI code. These devices bear model numbers L9 and L9B respectively. The former is codenamed Zijin, whereas the latter is called Taoyao.

The source of this information says that both these handsets will sport an FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. They will be powered by a Qualcomm SM7325 chipset and will feature a triple rear camera setup.

The only major difference will be the third camera. Xiaomi Zijin will have a telephoto camera instead of a macro camera like on Xiaomi Taoyao. The other two cameras will be a primary wide sensor and a secondary ultra-wide unit on both of them.

Lastly, the source says that Zijin with be a China-only handset, while Taoyao will be available in global markets. They also suggest that these phones will release as Xiaomi 12 Lite series.

That’s because the Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Youth Edition launched in 2020 also differed only in terms of camera setup. Just like these unreleased devices, the one with the telephoto camera was exclusive to China.

Having said that, we are certain that the specs of these smartphones could be accurate as Xiaomiui is a reliable source. However, the official names of the phones could be something else as the source has been mostly wrong in guessing the marketing names.

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