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Xiaomi 12 Lite
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Xiaomi 12 Lite

Released: 2022, July 09Price: € 199.72 / $ 229.99 / £ 172.22Status: Available. Released 2022, July 11

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 642L
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm, 2, (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 950 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
ModelXiaomi 12 Lite
Price€ 199.72 / $ 229.99 / £ 172.22
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Lite Green, Lite Pink
Models2203129G
SAR EU0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, July 11
Triple108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight173 g (6.10 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Display824 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 13 min
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2022, July 09
Announced2022, July 09
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 528905 (v9), GeekBench: 2943 (v5.1), GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 100h
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi 12 Lite Overview

About Xiaomi 12 Lite Xiaomi 12 Lite is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Xiaomi 12 Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi 12 Lite can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi 12 Lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi 12 Lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi 12 Lite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi 12 Lite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi 12 Lite.