Unboxing the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G, a more budget-friendly alternative to the regular flagship phone packing 108MP camera tech and fast charging battery action. This hands-on review includes a gaming test with Genshin Impact and my verdict on the Xiaomi 12 Lite's camera, battery life and other specs. Is it enough of an upgrade vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

Well, this smartphone is again powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, same as last year's model. Gamers can still enjoy smooth frame rates on most Android titles and the longevity is good despite the 4300mAh cell being smaller than some rivals.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite sports all the usual MiUI 13 features, plus a 108MP Samsung HM2 camera sensor. This is great in most conditions but in low light it does struggle, vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus and some other best mid-range phones.

I liked the media chops on the Xiaomi 12 Lite, with a crisp, bold AMOLED display sporting 120Hz refresh. You also have a reasonable stereo speaker setup and lots of great audio features.

So are you tempted by this mid-range phone? It's not quite a OnePlus Nord 2T or Realme 9 Pro Plus killer but it is a respectable all-rounder.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Well hello there
0:41 - What's in the box?
1:02 - Design
2:38 - MiUI 13 & features
4:52 - Display & audio
6:57 - Performance & gaming test
9:46 - Storage & battery life
10:33 - Camera test
12:58 - Byyyeeeee