Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.73"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4860
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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4 Advantages 
28 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| AMOLED |
| HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
| 1 billion |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 5G SA/NSA |
| 2000 Mbps |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) |
| Other model names | Mi 11 Lite (M2101K9G Global) + NFC | 小米12S Ultra 5G (2203121C) 12GB RAM |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 4/16/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 | 7/9/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 |
| Depth | 6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in) | 74.97 x 163.17 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in) |
| Weight | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back |
| Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.73" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 521 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 / 13 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SM7350-AB (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 670 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz Kryo 670 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 670 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 642 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 465534 (v8), 522490 (v9) Geekbench: 2909 (v5.1) GFXBench: 35fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1039412 (v9) Geekbench: 4300 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm128°1/2"0.8µmDual-PixelPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.97" inches | 1/1" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.6µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@480fps Sony IMX989 Leica optics |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4250 mAh | 4860 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), 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: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow • Silicon case included | • Colors: Black, Dark Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
| 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 |