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Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Moto G96 5G

Motorola

Moto G96 5G
42.8Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
21.8Performance29.5
56.9Display45.9
45.9Camera34.1
52.6Battery53.7
52Features57.3
8 spec wins — Moto G96 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and display (+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 Moto G96 5G

  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 34
  • 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 22% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 30 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 52
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typepOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+60%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 2Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu—630,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,016+5%Bottom 33%970Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,922+6%Bottom 36%2,760Bottom 30%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,500 mAh+22%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight178 g171 g+4%
Thickness7.9 mm7.2 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge1 years3 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G96 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecMoto G96 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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