Samsung · October 2024
Galaxy A16 5G
≈ JOD 95–115
Exynos 13305,000 mAh6.7" 90Hz50+5+2 MP
Entry-level chipsetLarge battery (5,000)3 lenses · 50 MPOLED display
Performance index42/100
Xiaomi · June 2022
Xiaomi 12 Lite Price in Jordan
Estimate — about JOD 95 & full specs, October 2026 edition
Estimate — about
JOD 95
Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price.
In the “under JOD 100” bracket — see the best alternatives ›
SD 778G+Performance index 45/1004,300 mAh67W108MP3 lenses6.55"AMOLED FHD+ · 120Hz
Performance index:45/100
Overview
The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a budget phone from Xiaomi, with an unverified reference price of about JOD 95 (about $135) — an estimate, not a confirmed market price. Below is its full spec sheet with a plain-language breakdown, pros and cons, and how it compares to its rivals. We have not tested this phone ourselves; everything here is derived from published specifications.
Its main highlights: its 108 MP main camera, and its strong 32 MP selfie camera. Its chipset is entry-level (45/100) — for messaging, browsing and video; heavy gaming is not its territory.
Performance-index rank: #160 of 354 Xiaomi phones we list.
Why consider it?
A 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED in a 173g, 7.29mm body, with a 108MP main camera and 67W charging, at an estimated ≈ 95 JD.
Who it suits
A buyer who wants the lightest and thinnest phone available at this level, with a high-refresh AMOLED and a serious 32MP front camera.
Who should look elsewhere
Anyone who spends a full day away from a charger: the cell is 4300mAh, among the smallest in its class.
Performance, camera, display and battery — and the limits of the evidence
The Xiaomi 12 Lite is built around lightness and its screen. The body measures 159.3 by 73.7mm, is 7.29mm thick, weighs 173g and carries a matte finish. The display is a 6.55-inch AMOLED at 2400x1080 and 402ppi, adaptive between 60 and 120Hz with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit plus 2-bit colour depth, sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage, a declared 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 nits typical brightness, 800 nits in high-brightness mode and 950 nits peak, with 1920Hz PWM dimming, Gorilla Glass 5, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The chip Xiaomi names in its own table is a Snapdragon 778G with a Kryo 670 CPU to 2.4GHz and an Adreno 642L GPU - not the plus-suffixed part. Memory is LPDDR4X with UFS 2.2 storage, sold as 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The rear cameras are a 108MP main on a 1/1.52-inch sensor behind a six-element lens, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide at 120 degrees, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro with fixed focus at 4cm that cannot focus at infinity. Rear video tops out at 4K30 and 1080p60. The front camera is 32MP at f/2.45 with a five-element lens and dual LED flash. Power is a 4300mAh cell at 67W, with an in-display fingerprint reader. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC, alongside an IR blaster, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a linear motor. Software at launch was MIUI 13 on Android 12.
Alternatives worth comparing
- Poco X4 Pro 5G — For the same money (≈ 95 JD) you get the identical 108+8+2 camera layout and a 6.67-inch 120Hz screen with a 5000mAh battery, against a clearly weaker Snapdragon 695. (95 JOD · estimate)
- Galaxy A16 5G — At a matching price (≈ 95 JD) there is a far newer phone with a 5000mAh battery and Samsung's long update policy, but a 90Hz screen, an Exynos 1330 and a 50MP main camera. (95 JOD · estimate) full comparison ›
Strengths and trade-offs in detail ›
Verdict — conditional on your needs and the documented price above
If weight and thickness are your first criterion and the screen is your second, this phone is easy to justify at ≈ 95 JD; but if your day runs long away from a charger, or you move large files often, the 4300mAh cell and UFS 2.2 storage are a ceiling no configuration lifts.
Full specifications
Each mini-graphic's fill shows where this phone sits vs the highest value we list
| Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Performance index | 45/100 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or more (by variant) |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.55 inches |
| Type | AMOLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Smallest here3.8"This phone6.55"Biggest here8.7" | |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear | 108+8+2 MP (3 lenses) |
| Front | 32 MP |
| Battery & charging | |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 67 W |
| Other | |
| Operating system | Android with HyperOS |
| Price segment | budget |
| Release period | June 2022 (approx.) |
| Price in Jordan | From 95 JOD (≈ $135) |
Phones JO index (spec-based)
What does that mean in plain words?
Chipset: Snapdragon 778G+ — entry level (45/100) for messaging, browsing and video; not aimed at heavy gaming.
Battery: 4,300 mAh — a mid-size capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 67W — among the fastest around (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: AMOLED FHD+, 6.55-inch — an OLED panel (true blacks, higher contrast than LCD).
Camera: 108+8+2 MP (3 lenses) plus a 32 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Battery: 4,300 mAh — a mid-size capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 67W — among the fastest around (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: AMOLED FHD+, 6.55-inch — an OLED panel (true blacks, higher contrast than LCD).
Camera: 108+8+2 MP (3 lenses) plus a 32 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Pros & cons
Pros
- 173g and 7.29mm thick with a matte finish - one of the slimmest bodies Xiaomi shipped in this generation, and lighter than most rivals with the same screen size.
- A 6.55-inch AMOLED at 2400x1080 and 402ppi, adaptive between 60 and 120Hz, peaking at 950 nits, with 1920Hz PWM dimming, Gorilla Glass 5 and Dolby Vision.
- A 32MP f/2.45 front camera backed by dual LED flash, and 67W charging with a matching adapter named in the box contents.
Cons
- Memory is LPDDR4X with UFS 2.2 storage - the slowest pairing in this family, where same-year phones from the same maker use LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1.
- Xiaomi's table lists no optical stabilisation on any lens, the two support cameras are an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP fixed-focus macro locked at 4cm, and rear video stops at 4K30.
- The battery is 4300mAh, there is no wireless charging, and Xiaomi's page publishes no dust or water ingress rating.
Where to buy it in Jordan
We have no verified local listing for the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the JOD 95 figure above is an unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). We do not track stock or specific sellers, so check current asking prices before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Xiaomi 12 Lite cost in Jordan?
We do not have a verified market price for the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Our reference estimate is about JOD 95, derived from launch pricing and comparable phones — treat it as a starting point, not a confirmed price.
How much is the Xiaomi 12 Lite in US dollars?
About $135 — the pegged-rate equivalent of our unverified reference estimate of JOD 95 for Jordan; we have no observed market price for it. Prices in other countries differ with taxes and import fees, so treat it as a reference point.
Is the Xiaomi 12 Lite worth buying?
On paper it covers the basics (calls, WhatsApp, browsing) at a low price (45/100 on our spec-based index). If you want gaming or heavier apps, a higher tier will fit better. This is a spec-based judgement, not a hands-on review.
What are the key specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, 8 GB RAM, 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, 108+8+2 MP rear camera, and a 4,300 mAh battery with 67W charging.
Which phones are in the same price range as the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The two we name in this phone's written analysis are Poco X4 Pro 5G and Galaxy A16 5G — the analysis says when each one makes more sense. You can also run a direct side-by-side from the comparison page.
Why is the Xiaomi 12 Lite price here different from some shops?
Because the figure on this page is an unverified reference estimate, not an observed shop price (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). Real asking prices can differ noticeably, especially between official-warranty units and imports — check current sellers before deciding.
Rivals in the same price range
Samsung · March 2019
Galaxy S10 Plus
≈ JOD 95–115
Exynos 98204,100 mAh6.4" 60Hz12+12+16 MP
Entry-level chipsetMid-size battery (4,100)3 lenses · 12 MPHigh-res OLED display
Performance index44/100
Xiaomi · March 2022
Poco X4 Pro 5G
≈ JOD 95
SD 695 5G5,000 mAh6.67" 120Hz108+8+2 MP
Entry-level chipsetLarge battery (5,000)3 lenses · 108 MPOLED display
Performance index46/100
Ready comparisons: Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Galaxy A16 5G · Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Galaxy S10 Plus
Note: Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price. Specs come from official manufacturer announcements and the locally available variant may differ slightly; the indices are computed from specs and we have not tested the phone ourselves. USD equivalents use the official peg.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (chip) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (chip) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.