Xiaomi has officially launched the much-talked Xiaomi 13 Lite today. The Xiaomi 13 series, which was introduced in China a while ago, was recently presented to users at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The most striking model in the series was the13 Lite, which focuses on price/performance.
So, what are the specs of the Xiaomi 13 Lite, and how much does it cost? Here are the details…
The rebranding strategy, which is frequently preferred by Chinese companies, also appeared in the Xiaomi 13 Lite model. The smartphone is a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2, which launched in 2022. Although the design and name are different, it should be noted that they are essentially the same device based on the basic technical features.
The Xiaomi 13 Lite features a 6.55-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. Unlike its predecessor, it has a pill-shaped screen design with two front cameras.
The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, manufactured with a 4 nm fabrication process. The chipset includes a 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Kryo) core, three 2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A710 cores, four 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A510 cores, and an Adreno 662 graphics unit.
The device offers 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256 GB internal storage options.
There are two 32-megapixel selfie cameras on the front, and the rear has a triple camera consisting of a 50-megapixel main, 20-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.
It also features a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 67W charging speed. Out of the box, it will run the MIUI 14 interface based on Android 13.
Xiaomi 13 Lite Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G bands: HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66
- 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
- Speed: HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Launch
- Announced: 2023, February 26
- Status: Exp. release 2023, March
Design
- Dimensions: 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.2 mm (6.27 x 2.86 x 0.28 in)
- Weight: 171 g (6.03 oz)
- Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
- Colors: Black, Lite Blue, Lite Pink
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
- Type: AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak)
- Size: 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System
- Android 12, MIUI 14
Hardware
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
- GPU: Adreno 644
- Memory Card slot: No
- Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- UFS 2.2
Cameras
- Main Camera: Triple
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 119Ëš (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
- 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
- Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
- Selfie Camera: Dual
- 32 MP, f/2.4, 100Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm
- 8 MP, (depth)
- Features: HDR, panorama
- Video: 1080p@30/60fps
Multimedia
- Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- Audio 3.5mm jack: No
- 24-bit/192kHz audio
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
- Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared port: Yes
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 67W wired, 100% in 40 min (advertised)
Xiaomi 13 Lite Price and Availability
The available colorways at launch are Lite Blue, Lite Pink and Black. Its base 8/128GB version costs €499 and availability starts on March 8.
