Having a mobile with a good camera means, in most cases, betting on a high-end device. Mainly, because within the mid-range, the results in general terms are very similar, although there are exceptions like the Xiaomi 12 Lite that are not surprising at all.
The reduced version of the flagship of the Chinese technology giant has features that border on the premium Olympus and the photographic section is one of them. To such an extent that it doesn’t even look like a mid-range smartphone, making it one of the best cameras in this price range.
Some cameras at the level of Xiaomi
That the Xiaomi 12 Lite takes excellent photos and makes excellent recordings is not a statement based on nothing, but it is the experts of the DXOMark platform themselves who have validated this issue. In such a way, that the phone of the Chinese brand reaches an overall score of 111 points compared to the 113 points that the Xiaomi 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 have, which are part of the high-end range of terminals.
To begin with, it should be noted that the Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 108 MP main lens with which it is capable of capturing all the luxury of detail. Likewise, this is accompanied by an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 2 MP macro camera . The traditional configuration that we usually witness today, but the key to this mobile is in its results.
When taking photos with the main sensor, the performance is quite remarkable in all aspects and under any scenario, both day and night. Especially in the first environments, since they play very well with the shadows. Regardless, DXOMark analysts state the following:
- Precise exposure of the target in the vast majority of conditions both in photo and video.
- A white balance and color reproduction of a high level.
- Accurate reproduction of video colors outdoors and indoors.
Some very important characteristics, since colorimetry is one of the most complicated issues in mobile photography because sometimes the processing is too rough. In such a way that it is appreciated to have good image and video captures on a 400-euro phone.
High-end worthy specs
The Xiaomi 12 Lite not only boasts a great camera for taking photos and recording videos, but it also has features that make it one of the best alternatives within the mid-range. Proof of this is its AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz to obtain great fluidity throughout the animations.
In performance it is not exactly short with the Snapdragon 778G chip that it hides inside and that guarantees a remarkable speed as well as stable . More than enough to run applications without slowdown and under any demand. This together with a 4,300 mAh battery and a 67W fast charge that takes half an hour to reach 100%, as well as 5G connectivity to browse the Internet at full speed. A truly complete device that has a price close to 400 euros.
