Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
29.5Performance54
45.9Display59.4
34.1Camera65.9
53.7Battery74.2
57.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite12 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and performance (+25). 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 Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 25% lower weight: 171 g vs 229 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 30
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.73 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 522 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,900 nits+90% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 630,000Top 70% | 1,550,000+146%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 970Top 73% | 2,050+111%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,760Top 69% | 5,500+99%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,820 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 W+79% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+25% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+14% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |