Xiaomi 13 Lite: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 120Hz AMOLED

1/3/2023

Xiaomi has introduced its flagship line to the global stage. Along with it is the introduction of a cheaper option, the Xiaomi 13 Lite.

Launched alongside the global versions of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro flagships, the new Xiaomi 13 Lite is obviously a more affordable alternative carrying a midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. It can be paired with 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

On the front there’s a pretty appealing display. It’s a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel that boasts a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+ support, 1920Hz PWM dimming to keep your eyes safe, and 1,000-nits of peak brightness.

You can also spot a pill-shaped notch on top, which houses two front-facing cameras. There’s a sharp 32-megapixel sensor with a 100-degree wide-angle lens, an oddly sharp 8-megapixel depth sensor that could’ve already been an ultra-wide, and two LED flash that the company calls “Xiaomi Selfie Glow”.

The Leica branding and technology didn’t make it to the cheaper Xiaomi 13 model, but it does have a 50-megapixel IMX766 sensor from Sony, 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

Like its predecessors, the Xiaomi 13 Lite’s bragging feature is its thin and light design measuring at only 7.2mm at 171g. However, this led to a slightly smaler 4,500mAh battery. On the upside, it does have a flagship-level 67W charging adapter.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a starting price of EUR499 (~S$712.93) and will be available in select markets starting March 8. Release details in Singapore are yet to be known.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Specs

Android 12, MIUI 13
Dual SIM, Dual standby
6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 402ppi
120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000-nits peak brightness
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 360-degree ambient light sensors
1920Hz PWM dimming
2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 octa-core processor
8GB RAM
Adreno 644 GPU
128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, non-expandable
32-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 8-megapixel (depth sensor) front cameras
50-megapixel (IMX766, f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro)
Under-display fingerprint scanner, AI face unlock
Stereo speakers, No headphone jack
Dolby Atmos
HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
WiFi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2
dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
NFC
IR blaster
USB Type-C
Dimension: 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.2mm
Weight: 171g
Colors: Lite Pink, Lite Blue, Black
4,500mAh non-removable battery, 67W wired charging