Sell or trade in your Xiaomi 12 Lite in Vienna
The 12 Lite is one of the lightest Xiaomi phones with a big screen: a little over 7 millimetres thin, a 108-megapixel main camera and 67-watt charging. Many people bought it in 2022 as an affordable everyday phone and have replaced it by now. For your old 12 Lite we pay up to 90 EUR, even with scratches.
Selling a used Xiaomi 12 Lite: the price
Four levels for the base storage. Which buyback price applies to you, the calculator shows after a few questions.
| As new, no flaws | 90 EUR |
| Light marks | 70 EUR |
| Visibly worn | 45 EUR |
| Glass breakage, never opened | 30 EUR |
For a Xiaomi 12 Lite without marks we pay 90 EUR, with light scratches 70 EUR and with clearly visible wear 45 EUR. With a faulty display but never opened, you get around 25 to 30 EUR. The larger storage level brings 15 EUR more. On the 12 Lite the price is pushed down mainly by dents on the thin side edges, because the flat body has hardly any material to absorb a drop. Those edges decide how much the phone is worth to us, more than its age does.
What we look at on the 12 Lite
We test the 108-megapixel main camera and the front camera, the AMOLED display for spots and stripes, the charging port, the in-display fingerprint sensor and the speaker. We check the glossy back for cracks, because on this light phone it is often the first thing to give way after a drop.
We still take a 12 Lite with a crack in the glass, a weak battery or a fussy charging port. With a faulty display it is 30 EUR, as long as the phone has never been in a third-party shop.
Free shipping, money into your account
Once you agree, we email you an insured shipping label. With it your 12 Lite goes to us in Vienna by post, free of charge, from any part of Austria. After the inspection we tell you the final price and pay around 48 hours after your yes, by PayPal or bank transfer.
Parting with the 12 Lite without leaving traces
First back up contacts, photos and WhatsApp chats. Then sign out of the Xiaomi account in Settings, which switches off “Find device”, and remove the Google account. Finally, reset the 12 Lite to factory settings and take out the SIM card. If an account is still linked, we cannot buy the phone.
Questions about the Xiaomi 12 Lite
What is a Xiaomi 12 Lite without scratches worth in the buyback?
90 EUR with base storage, complete and without visible marks. With the larger storage level it is 105 EUR. We tell you the binding amount after the inspection.
What is the Xiaomi 12 Lite trade-in value with dents in the frame?
Dents count as visible wear, and then we pay 45 EUR. With only fine scratches it is 70 EUR. Compare your phone with the pictures in the calculator.
How much does the bigger storage bring on the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
15 EUR more than the base storage. You find the storage size in Settings under “About phone”.
Can I sell a broken Xiaomi 12 Lite with a faulty display?
Yes, for 30 EUR if it has never been opened. We buy it even with completely shattered glass, and it is best to secure loose splinters with tape before shipping.
Is a Xiaomi 12 Lite with a cracked back still worth something?
Yes. You enter the crack under the back in the calculator, and the deduction only applies to that. The front is rated separately.
How much does a weak battery cost on the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
If battery health is below 80 percent there is a noticeable deduction, above that a small one or none. On a phone from 2022 that is normal.
Do I send my Xiaomi 12 Lite from Tyrol at my own expense?
No. You get the insured label free by email, from Tyrol just as from every other Austrian state.
What if I turn down the checked offer for my Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Then you get the phone back and pay 10 EUR for return shipping. Sending it in was free, and there are no other fees.
How do I safely delete WhatsApp and photos from the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Make a backup in WhatsApp and in Google Photos, then sign out of the accounts and reset the phone to factory settings. That completely wipes the internal storage.
When will the money for my Xiaomi 12 Lite be there?
Around 48 hours after you agree to the final price, by PayPal or bank transfer. We do not pay out cash.
Is it worth looking for the Xiaomi 12 Lite box?
A little: with the original box and original charging cable there is a small bonus. Without either, we still buy the 12 Lite.
Does refurbed take a Xiaomi 12 Lite with a broken display?
No, refurbed does not accept phones with a broken display. With us it brings 30 EUR, and the money arrives around 48 hours after you agree.
How much lower is the Xiaomi 12 Lite resale value than a 13 Lite?
30 EUR in top condition: 90 EUR compared with 120 EUR for the Xiaomi 13 Lite. The younger model has the better front camera.
Do you buy a Xiaomi 12 Lite that no longer switches on?
Yes, as a faulty phone, provided it has never been opened by a third party. Describe what happens when you switch it on. Because we cannot check it for account locks without it starting, we clarify that after it arrives.
Is a Xiaomi 12 Lite sold faster with you than through a classified ad?
Usually yes: make a request, get the label, send it in, and around 48 hours after you agree the money is there. No haggling, no meeting strangers.