Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 8 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 10:00 AM, updated: 11/23/2022 4:57 PM

Compare Xiaomi 12 Lite X Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB) Compare Huawei Mate 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)7% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+402 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.55"9% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/1.52" inches84% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Ascend Mate8 NXT-AL10, Netcom Mate 8 eH880 (3GB RAM)	Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G 2203129G (Global)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2015	7/11/2022, Announced: 7/9/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)	73.7 x 159.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.27 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	950nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 528905 (v9) Geekbench: 2943 (v5.1) GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)	• Colors: Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)	Xiaomi 12 Lite (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered