Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
29.5Performance64.4
45.9Display63.8
34.1Camera74.3
53.7Battery92
57.3Features60
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and battery (+38). 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
- 22% lower weight: 171 g vs 219 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 54
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 416 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 3,500 nits+250% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 630,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 970Bottom 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,760Bottom 30% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+78% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+22% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+12% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |