Xiaomi this year is not as lively as last year with the release of Xiaomi Mi 11 or Redmi Note 11 devices. This year Xiaomi is slower, but still able to attract people's attention with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra with Leica camera, CyberOne robot, Redmi K50 Ultra and more .
Xiaomi Malaysia has today launched a new Xiaomi 12 device, the Xiaomi 12 Lite as a replacement for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. Even the Xiaomi 12 Lite as a whole is still the same as the previous model with only a few changes.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite still uses a 6.55-inch OLED screen, but now with 120Hz refresh rate support instead of 90Hz. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ displays that can provide sharper and brighter colors. The processing chip is still the same which is the Snapdragon 778G, but the memory is now no longer 6GB RAM but instead only has 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128/256 GB UFS 2.2 internal storage.
For the camera, this device uses a camera module that is more or less the same as the Xiaomi 12. But for the sensor it is seen to use a 108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.88 which is combined with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide angle and 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. The device's rear camera also supports an eye-tracking focus system, new night mode motion recording and one-click AI Cinema feature.
For the selfie camera, this device uses a 32MP GD2 f/2.45 sensor with portrait mode focusing and Xiaomi Selfie Glow, which is a dual-LED flash in front.
Xiaomi 12 Lite also runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12. For the battery it comes with a capacity of 4300mAh with 67W Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge fast charging support. For audio, it comes with a stereo system tuned by Dolby Atmos. 5G support is also available on this device.
For the design, Xiaomi 12 Lite uses an overall flat design that is still the same and has a light body for easy handling. In Malaysia, Xiaomi offers Lite Green, Lite Pink and black color options with a selling price of RM1,699 for 8/128 GB and RM1,899 for 8/256 GB.
Pre-booking will start on August 19 until August 26 with a discount of RM100. Those who buy at Xiaomi's official store will receive a smart scale, a tote bag and a water bottle. While those who buy through Shopee or Lazada will receive Redmi Buds 3 Lite for free.