Xiaomi is preparing to release a new smartphone in its Xiaomi 12 series. Xiaomi has already unveiled the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro flagship models. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is one of the series' upcoming models. While there have been several leaks and rumours about the smartphone in recent months, a new leak shows the device's render and key specifications.
While the Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to be released soon, Xiaomiui has published a concept image of the upcoming smartphone. It's expected to be a hybrid of the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi CIVI, which is only available in China. The Xiaomi smartphone's display, cameras, and a few other features are said to be identical to the Xiaomi CIVI, according to the report.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite has the model number L9 and the codename "taoyao," according to the report. It could be the successor to the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G / Lite NE 5G, which was released yesterday.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Renders
The Xiaomi 12 Lite render has been leaked, according to the report, revealing what we can expect from the smartphone. According to the report, the device will have a curved edge display and a punch-hole cutout in the front to house the selfie camera sensor.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite concept render also teases the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is expected to have a triple-camera setup with LED flash on the back, making it look similar to Xiaomi's flagship Xiaomi 12.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Specs Expected
According to existing reports, the Xiaomi 12 Lite could be released with a 6.55-inch OLED display that supports FHD+ resolution. The display is expected to have a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is expected to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 778G or the latest Snapdragon 7 series processor under the hood.
The Xiaomi smartphone in question is expected to come with a triple-camera setup, including a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary camera sensor, a secondary ultra-wide lens, and a third macro lens for imaging. It is expected that optical image stabilisation will be supported (OIS).
According to the reports, the Xiaomi 12 Lite could be released with Android 12 pre-installed and MIUI 13 on top. For the time being, the other features of the upcoming model are unknown. According to the same source, Xiaomi is planning to release a new device called the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. The device, however, has been abandoned by the company, according to the report.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Launch Date
The rumoured Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to be released in March 2022 in global markets. The Mi 11 Lite 4G was launched in India in June, and the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G with a Snapdragon 778G chipset was launched in September last year, according to the company's launch pattern. In the coming months, we can also expect the Xiaomi 12 Lite to be released in the country.
