Xiaomi 13 Lite
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix Dual: 32 MP Ultra-wide angle camera (1/2.74" sensor size, 0.8 μm pixel size, f/2.4) + 8 MP Depth sensor (1.12 μm pixel size, f/2.28)
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Average of 27 scores (from 55 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the cheapest smartphone in the Xiaomi 13 series, but still costs up to EUR 500. In return, the 6.55-inch device attempts to win over buyers with features such as a dual selfie camera and a 1000 nits bright rounded display, and is the first EU smartphone with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. We put the smartphone through its paces.
Source: Creative Bloq
For under $/£400, you can get something almost as good as the flagship Xiaomi 13, by simply going for the Xiaomi 13 Lite. No, it doesn't have its bigger siblings' stunning Leica lens, and the performance is understandably slower than on these powerhouses, but at a low-midrange price, you're getting some decidedly premium features, like a big, sharp, bright screen, a very good camera and a phone that's a joy to use (once you've cleared all the bloatware away).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal
Okay, to conclude, my experience with the Xiaomi 13 Lite has kind of been like a mixed bag. It definitely has some good stuff up its sleeves but some of the choices Xiaomi has made here are very strange. For example, the choice of the chipset is great here, but its cooling system is not as effective. It has a great display, but the speaker is just average. It has a good slim design but the battery life is pretty average. But more importantly, Xiaomi’s software commitment is a big big question mark. So honestly, all of these things are holding me back from recommending this phone to you guys. I just think there are better options out there right now and with the likes of Oneplus Nord 3, Google Pixel 7A, and Realme GT Neo5 SE launching soon, it’s going to be even more difficult!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a great option for those who want a small and light mid-range phone where some effort has been put into making the thing seem expensive, especially from arm’s length. Not too much has been jettisoned in pursuit of beauty either. The Xiaomi 13 Lite’s performance is solid, it has a super-bright OLED screen, a capable rear camera and a background blur-loving front camera. There are a few little issues. The primary camera oversaturated colours a little, there are some grating quirks in the software and it’s a shame the Xiaomi 13 Lite has a mono speaker. However, the first of these is likely a deliberate measure to appeal to the sort of crowd Xiaomi is aiming for here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Xiaomi 13 Lite might not be the best mid-ranger smartphone as it would need all-rounder features that are necessary for a cost-efficient smartphone. Factors like impressive display, faster charging support, capability Soc, and amazing camera quality are present in this phone. But still, it’s not a viable option since it’s more expensive than a regular mid-range phone. You can wait for a few months till the price drop, then we would recommend purchasing this phone. As for now, we suggest you to going with the OnePlus Ace 2V is a more logical deal as it provides robust hardware configuration with decent performance support and exceptional software support. With all of that combined, you are getting a decent deal even though it’s last year’s device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/02/2023
Source: Tech Advisor
Following up on success is always difficult and Xiaomi has delivered a hit-and-miss model with the 13 Lite. The design and build is lovely, with a lightweight frame that is nice to use all day, and the decent battery life with quick recharging means you won’t have to worry about power. However, the cameras are a little underwhelming this time around, which is a surprise after the excellent quality of the 12 Lite. Although they are by no means bad. There are also some build issues surrounding the curved edges of the display. Still, there’s plenty of performance and charm on offer, plus the camera quality can most likely be improved by updates to the software, so the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a solid option if you don’t want the heavier and bulkier Google Pixel 6a or Nothing Phone (1).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Root Nation
A stylish premium design, a high-resolution OLED reference display with 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful Snapdragon processor, a great camera suite, a loud speaker, good battery life. No matter what you try to test, the Xiaomi 13 Lite passes the test decently everywhere. The only weakness of this brilliant smartphone is the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 90% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Xiaomi 13 Lite smartphone comes with 5G connectivity at an expected price of $534 (Rs 43,790 in India) approx. The primary specs include the 6.55-inch AMOLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, 68B colors, and HDR10+ support. The display is also protected by gorilla glass 5 and an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. The Xiaomi 13 Lite smartphone is available with 8GB RAM accompanied by 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, while no secondary card is present. Alongside this, the Xiaomi 13 Lite smartphone equips a 4nm Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. As for the software end, you will attain Android 12 OS with the MIUI 14 custom interface. Let’s talk about camera performance, in this smartphone you get a 50MP primary camera lens that can capable to capture good pictures, while an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro camera lens is also present. For clicking selfies, you will get a dual camera setup that includes a 32MP ultrawide and an 8MP depth lens that can record 1080p videos with gyro-EIS support. The main camera can record up to 4K videos. In this smartphone, you get a decent Li-Po 4500 mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, while there’s no reverse or wireless charging support. As for color variants, You can purchase this smartphone in Black, Light Pink, and Light Blue color options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2023
Source: Techradar
The Xiaomi 13 Lite certainly feels like the odd-one-out in the Xiaomi 13 series, and not only because it's a mid-ranger in what is otherwise a family of flagships. Despite packing older hardware and a borrowed design than its launch siblings, though, there are some subtle charms to this latest Lite.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2023
Source: Phone Arena
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the manufacturer's latest contender for the mid-range class of phones, and as the name suggests it is the most affordable of the new Xiaomi 13 series that launched recently. The Lite, unlike the regular Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro, however, was not available in the Chinese market until now, so this is the first time we are seeing it. Coming in at around €500, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is getting into quite the saturated territory. That said, it is equipped with some respectable specs for that price point, with some of its most notable aspects being the very capable display and processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/09/2023
Source: Expert Reviews
That stubbornly absent microSD card slot is, at least, the only glaring issue that’s cropped up during this hands-on. Otherwise, the Xiaomi 13 Lite makes a strong first impression, thanks to its bright, responsive display and stylishly slim design. Parts that will require more testing to judge fully look promising so far, with enough advancements in the CPU and battery departments to justify charging a little more than the 12 Lite. It’s a shame that the Xiaomi 13 Lite doesn’t get the Leica-engineered cameras that are used on the rest of the 13 series, as this would have sold me more on its potential. We’ll be bringing you our full review in the near future, so check back in soon to see what we make of the cameras, and the Xiaomi 13 Lite as a whole.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2023
Source: GSM Arena
Pricing aside, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a great all-rounder with an impeccable display, fast charging, capable SoC and good main camera performance. However, users will still have to choose the best value for money and with the 13 Lite being considerably more expensive than its predecessor, the Lite isn't a viable mid-range solution anymore. The 13 Lite leaves a bit more to be desired from the speaker setup (the stereo setup is replaced by mono), battery life is somewhat uninspiring, the 2x zoom was better on the last year's 108MP main camera and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset fails to impress with performance in the context of a €500 phone. It's only marginally better than the Snapdragon 778G, too. At the end of the day, the Xiaomi 13 Lite needs a price correction before it can be recommended, as it's hardly an upgrade over last year's generation while being significantly pricier. And even if months go by and the price settles, we believe that the 13 Lite will still be a bit too expensive for our taste. The launch price is way too high.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 78%
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Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 93% features: 86% display: 97% mobility: 94%
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Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 85% display: 100% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 88% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2023
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 40%
Source: Canaltech PT→EN
Positive: Good performance; nice display. Negative: Mono speakers; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/08/2023
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Positive: Low price; decent processor; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2023
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Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 65% features: 82%
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Rating: Total score: 70%
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Rating: Total score: 66% price: 50% display: 80% mobility: 50%
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Rating: Total score: 80% price: 69% display: 82% mobility: 80% workmanship: 86%
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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/08/2023
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 78% workmanship: 86%
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Rating: Total score: 100%
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Rating: Total score: 75%
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Positive: Slim size; light weight; cute design; great built quality; better price; decent processor.
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Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
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Rating: Total score: 78%
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Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Co Nowego PL→EN
Positive: Stylish design; solid workmanship; excellent cameras. Negative: Poor video recording; mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/28/2023
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Positive: Rich packages in the box; good AMOLED screen; decent processor; nice cameras; powerful hardware. Negative: Mono speakers; plastic case; many bloatwares; no inductive charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2023
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Positive: Compact size; light weight; nice performance; decent hardware; true dual SIM; beautiful design; great built quality; good display; quick 67W charging; nice cameras. Negative: Plastic case; no OIS; no LED notification; no memory card slot; no headphone jack; unsupported waterproof; no inductive charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2023
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Positive: Compact size; light weight; nice cameras; quick charging. Negative: Average performance; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2023
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Positive: Elegant design; compact size; nice display; long battery life; high performance. Negative: Plastic frames; mono speakers; no wireless charging; unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2023
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Positive: Beautiful design; compact size; light weight; stereo speakers. Negative: Poor cameras; relatively high price.
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Rating: price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 77% features: 81% mobility: 87% workmanship: 84%
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Positive: Beautiful design; powerful hardware; high performance; impressive display; great cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2023
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Positive: Affordable price; excellent selfie camera; decent hardware; nice gaming performance; good autonomy; stylish design; great display. Negative: Overheats while using.
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Positive: Ultra-slim size; light weight; premium design; high performance; powerful processor; great display; nice cameras; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2023
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Positive: Attractive price; stylish design; powerful processor; impressive curved screen; excellent cameras.
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Positive: Decent dual selfie camera; Dynamic Island mode; powerful processor; high autonomy; quick 67W charging.
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Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; nice cameras. Negative: Overheats while using.
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Positive: Impressive selfie camera; high performance; long battery life; beautiful display.
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Positive: Modern design; impressive performance; excellent cameras; attractive price.
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Qualcomm Adreno 644: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 20% faster than the previous generation.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 7 Gen 1: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo cores (four fast ARM Cortex-A710 cores at up to 2.4 GHz, three additional A78 at up to 2.2. GHz and four small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.9 GHz) and an integrated X53 5G modem (up to 3300 Mbps download). The SoC is manufactured in the modern 5 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.55":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
77.9%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.