Xiaomi today announced the launch of Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Philippines in a stylish livestream. Pushing the envelope of design and computational imaging, Xiaomi 12 Lite packs innovative features within a versatile flagship experience for aspirational young adults.
Featherweight, slim design for a fashion-forward lifestyle
With a sleek 7.29mm thin design and weighing a mere 173g, Xiaomi 12 Lite offers an incredibly comfortable in-hand grip.
The back cover is fitted with a matte color gradient that dances with the light. The color further stretches across the flat edges for a simple yet refined aesthetic. On its back are three elegantly placed metal-ringed rear cameras that convey a heightened sense of luxury.
Showcasing a fashionable color palette, Xiaomi 12 Lite’s refined design stands out in three stunning colors - Lite Green, Lite Pink, and Black, appealing to the desire for self-expression in all of us.
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Studio-level 108MP triple camera for taking a cover shot
Boasting a studio-level triple camera setup, Xiaomi 12 Lite features a 108MP main camera powered by a large HM2 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera that captures high-definition images in detail from any angle. When combined with Eye tracking focus and enabled Motion capture, the camera setup gives better clarity and quality to pictures and opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for impromptu cover shots.
The 32MP front camera features a GD2 sensor and autofocus capabilities, enabling ultra-clear selfies with refined clarity and color. Powered by Xiaomi’s self-developed algorithm that leverages depth estimation and portrait matting to simulate a true-to-life bokeh effect, the Selfie portrait mode with auto HDR manages to deliver flattering fashion selfie results. Complemented by Xiaomi Selfie Glow—two soft LEDs, the front camera captures your natural beauty in exceptional detail in all scenarios.
Additionally, Xiaomi 12 Lite comes installed with a series of impressive imaging features to enrich your posts and videos on social media, including Magic cutout—a professional editor that automatically identifies and outlines people, cats, and dogs for image editing, Vlog mode with 19 templates for creating vlogs in various styles in an instant, and other exciting features such as One-click AI cinema and a range of easy-to-use cinematic filters.
Flagship-level 5G performance with 67W turbo charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G chipset to deliver flagship-level 5G performance. Built on a 6nm process, the octa-core SoC maximizes 5G while keeping a balance between performance and power consumption. The multi-tier cooling system ensures efficient heat dissipation in order to deliver a smooth all-around experience.
The 4,300mAh battery on Xiaomi 12 Lite easily supports full-day of usage, while the 67W turbo charging powers up to 100% of battery in just 41 minutes to keep you on the move. As for prolonging the smartphone’s long-term battery health, Xiaomi’s smart charging algorithm - Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, learns users’ night-time charging patterns to optimize charging strategy throughout the night, allowing the device to be charged fully right before the user wakes up.
Immersive viewing and sound experience for everyday use
Xiaomi 12 Lite comes with a 6.55” AMOLED display and features both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision that brings a first-class viewing experience. The TrueColor display, capable of displaying 68 billion colors, delivers rich and accurate color when browsing through your photo albums or through your favorite fashion catalogs.
It’s also equipped with a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz for a smoother experience. Featuring all-day eye care including Sunlight mode 3.0, Reading mode 3.0, and True Display, Xiaomi 12 Lite provides a comfortable viewing experience and works to minimize eye strain.
Xiaomi 12 Lite also incorporates a pair of stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio technology for an immersive sound experience.
All-new Xiaomi AIoT products to enhance home lifestyles
Xiaomi also unveiled its new AIoT ecosystem products, which include the ff:
- Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact (PHP 4,799 with free Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact filter);
- Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 (PHP 5,199 with free Mi Motion-Activated Night Light 2);
- Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder (PHP 5,199 with free Mi 1080P 360° Camera); and
- Xiaomi Smart Pet Fountain (PHP 3,299).
These innovative products offer smarter ways for individuals to enhance their lifestyles indoors. All of these devices can be accessed through the Xiaomi/Mi Home App on the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Customers can get freebies when they purchase the new AIoT products from August 20 to 21, until supplies last.
Market Availability of the new Xiaomi 12 Lite
Xiaomi 12 Lite comes in two storage variants. Recommended retail prices are:
- PHP 20,999 for 6GB+128GB; and
- PHP 21,999 for 8GB+128GB.
Pre-orders start from August 19 to 26 via Xiaomi authorized online channels. Customers can also get free limited-editing premium gifts worth PHP 3,500, which includes Xiaomi Tyvek bag, Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, Xiaomi Nightlight, Xiaomi Ceramic Mug, Xiaomi shirt, notebook, and pen.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite is available at Xiaomi Authorized Stores and official e-commerce shop.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Specs
- 6.55-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400p) AMOLED display, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 950 nits (peak), 402 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) SoC
- 2.4GHz Octa-core CPU
- Adreno 642L GPU
- 6GB RAM +128GB ROM, 8GB/128GB, UFS 2.2
- Triple rear cameras: 108MP, f/1.9 main with PDAF + 8MP, f/2.2, 120˚ ultrawide + 2MP, f/2.4 macro
- 32MP, f/2.5 front camera with AF
- Videos: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS (rear), 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps (front)
- Loudspeaker, with dual speakers
- Dual SIM (Nano)
- 5G, 4G/LTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth v5.2
- GPS with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
- NFC
- Infrared port
- USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG
- Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing
- MIUI 13, based on Android 12
- 159.3 x 73.7 x 7.29 mm, 173 grams
- Li-Po 4300 mAh battery with 67W fast charging
- Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink
