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iPhone SE (2020) vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
34.4Performance29.5
21.6Display45.9
31.9Camera34.1
21.3Battery53.7
73.3Features57.3
7 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+24). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 43% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 630,000
  • 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 970
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
  • 357% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 7 MP
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 272% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size4.7 ″6.55 ″+39%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1334x7502400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi402 ppi+23%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,000 nits+60%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10900,000+43%Top 56%630,000Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+38%Top 56%970Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+23%Top 57%2,760Top 69%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP32 MP+357%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity1,821 mAh4,500 mAh+147%
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Weight148 g+13%171 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchiOS 13Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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