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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
43.9Performance29.5
55.8Display45.9
42.7Camera34.1
56.3Battery53.7
94.7Features57.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+14). 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 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 30
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 170% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 19% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.3 ″6.55 ″+4%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+5%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+170%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000+67%Top 45%630,000Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+96%Top 38%970Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+63%Top 42%2,760Top 69%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,100 mAh+13%4,500 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight186 g171 g+8%
Thickness8.9 mm7.2 mm+19%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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