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Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

Samsung Galaxy A05
26.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
20Performance29.5
20Display45.9
29Camera34.1
43.7Battery53.7
20Features57.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0514 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+26). Samsung Galaxy A05 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A05

  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $119 vs $499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 30 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1600x7202400x1080
Pixel density262 ppi402 ppi+53%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10270,000Top 93%630,000+133%Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%970+131%Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Top 96%2,760+104%Top 69%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
Weight195 g171 g+12%
Thickness8.8 mm7.2 mm+18%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI Core 5.1)Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A05Xiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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