Technology brand Xiaomi pushes the envelope of design and computational imaging with the launch of the Xiaomi 12 Lite in Philippine shores today.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite sports a sleek 7.29mm thin design and weighs a mere 173g, offering an incredibly comfortable in-hand grip. The smartphone’s back cover is fitted with a matte color gradient that dances with the light. The color further stretches across the flat edges for a simple yet refined aesthetic. On its back are three elegantly placed metal-ringed rear cameras that convey a heightened sense of luxury.
Showcasing a fashionable color palette, Xiaomi 12 Lite’s refined design stands out in three stunning colors — Lite Green, Lite Pink, and Black — appealing to the desire for self-expression in all of us.
Studio-Level 108MP Triple Camera
The Xiaomi 12 Lite features a 108MP main camera powered by a large HM2 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera that captures high-definition images in detail from any angle. When combined with Eye tracking focus and enabled Motion capture, the camera setup gives better clarity and quality to pictures and opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for impromptu cover shots.
The 32MP front camera features a GD2 sensor and autofocus capabilities, enabling ultra-clear selfies with refined clarity and color. Powered by Xiaomi’s self-developed algorithm that leverages depth estimation and portrait matting to simulate a true-to-life bokeh effect, the Selfie portrait mode with auto HDR manages to deliver flattering fashion selfie results. Complemented by Xiaomi Selfie Glow — two soft LEDs, the front camera captures your natural beauty in exceptional detail in all scenarios.
In addition, the Xiaomi 12 Lite comes installed with a series of impressive imaging features to enrich your posts and videos on social media, including Magic cutout — a professional editor that automatically identifies and outlines people, cats and dogs for image editing, Vlog mode with 19 templates for creating vlogs in various styles in an instant, and other exciting features such as One-click AI cinema and a range of easy-to-use cinematic filters.
Flagship-Level 5G Performance + 67W Turbo Charging
The Xiaomi 12 Lite is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset delivering flagship-level 5G performance. Built on a 6nm process, the octa-core SoC maximizes 5G while keeping a balance between performance and power consumption. The multi-tier cooling system ensures efficient heat dissipation in order to deliver a smooth all-around experience.
The 4,300mAh battery on Xiaomi 12 Lite easily supports full-day of usage, while the 67W turbo charging powers up to 100% of the battery in just 41 minutes to keep you on the move. As for prolonging the smartphone’s long-term battery health, Xiaomi’s smart charging algorithm — Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, learns users’ night-time charging patterns to optimize charging strategy throughout the night, allowing the device to be charged fully right before the user wakes up.
Immersive Viewing & Sound Experience
The new Xiaomi 12 Lite comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display and features both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision bringing a first-class viewing experience. The TrueColor display, capable of displaying 68 billion colors, delivers rich and accurate color when browsing through your photo albums or through your favorite fashion catalogs.
The smartphone is also equipped with a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz for a smoother experience. Featuring all-day eye care including Sunlight mode 3.0, Reading mode 3.0 and True Display, the Xiaomi 12 Lite provides a comfortable viewing experience and works to minimize eye strain. This device also incorporates a pair of stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio technology for an immersive sound experience.
Pricing & Availability
The Xiaomi 12 Lite comes in two storage variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. The recommended retail price for the 6GB+128GB variant is PHP20,999, while for the 8GB+128GB is PHP21,999, with pre-orders from 19 to 26 August 2022 via Xiaomi authorized online channels. Customers who pre-order can also get free limited-editing premium gifts worth PHP3,500 (includes a Xiaomi Tyvek bag, Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, Xiaomi Nightlight, Xiaomi Ceramic Mug, Xiaomi shirt, notebook, and pen).