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Google Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
40.9Performance29.5
54.3Display45.9
44.2Camera34.1
52.9Battery53.7
94.7Features57.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 85 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+11). Xiaomi 13 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 30
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 148% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 27 W
  • 19% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.2 ″6.55 ″+6%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)AMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density428 ppi+6%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+100%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10930,000+48%Top 54%630,000Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720+77%Top 43%970Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+58%Top 45%2,760Top 69%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity4,575 mAh+2%4,500 mAh
Wired charging27 W67 W+148%
Wireless charging18 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
Weight187 g171 g+9%
Thickness8.9 mm7.2 mm+19%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Xiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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