Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 12 Lite
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2category wins
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Price coming soon
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Better display
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Lighter body
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.55 | 6.55 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2750 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1236 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 950 | 3000 |
| PPI | 402 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 88.2 | 90.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G 5G | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 12 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 14 Civi +89%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 14 Civi +76%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Civi +129%| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,017 | 1,923 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,943 | 5,179 |
| AnTuTu | 783,606 | 1,797,821 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica lenses |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2, 50mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4300 | 4700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.3 | 157.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 173 | 177.6 |
| Width (mm) | 73.7 | 72.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 09 | 2024, June 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 11 | Available. Released 2024, June 20 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 14 Civi are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 14 Civi packs a 4700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 14 Civi posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 12 Lite reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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