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Samsung Galaxy M15 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
34.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
21.8Performance29.5
35.1Display45.9
30.1Camera34.1
53.1Battery53.7
46.7Features57.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G12 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy M15 5G 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 M15 5G

  • 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 30 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.5 ″6.55 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density396 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits+25%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu—630,000
Geekbench 6 (single)699Bottom 12%970+39%Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,866Bottom 11%2,760+48%Bottom 30%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity6,000 mAh+33%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight217 g171 g+21%
Thickness9.3 mm7.2 mm+23%
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M15 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy M15 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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