Xiaomi 13 Lite review

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Design and build quality
00:54 - Display quality test
01:40 - Speakers quality test
02:05 - Storage options and Fingerprint reader
02:21 - Android 12, MIUI 14
02:56 - Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
03:28 - Battery life and charging speed test
03:53 - Main cameras
04:04 - Daylight image quality, rear cameras
04:44 - Low-light image quality, rear cameras
05:20 - Selfie camera image quality
05:56 - Video quality, rear cameras
06:26 - Conclusion
07:02 - Selfie camera video quality

[GFourGadget]

Honestly it's rather disappointing to see the Lite has fallen this low. This shouldn't even be categorised as a Xiaomi, maybe just a Redmi 🤷🏻‍♂️

[dineyasnegash]

Mi 11 lite 5g is still the best when it comes to the lite lineup

[AamirKhan-]

Fav most of the series 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[NIGHTZNERO]

Hey Will!
4 things that I m missing in reviews(especially in this one)
1. Front Camera(if Xiaomi add that big notch i would like to know if that depth camera working in 3d face Unlocking, it's important it's real depth cam or xiaomi just add id like a placebo;) )
2. Fingerprint scanner, also would be nice to know if it's optical or ultrasonic, mostly after price tag i can "guess" but rather than that I would like to know
3. Manufacturer of new processor. If there is a new processor in the market nice thing would be to know it is manufactured by TSMC or Samsung(in this case)
4. Cameras, is they are Sony 898, OmniVision from 3y phones, or any other.
And I think thats all and review would be complete in 100% as for me :D

Best regards, nightznero!

[maxcava]

Well, since the new update still applies to my mi11 lite 5G, guess another year of updates. Hope my battery doesn’t bloated by then😅

[farifairis]

Big thanks! This makes me decide to NOT BUY it.
No stereo speaker and useless camera big hole on front, are pretty deal breaker.
Since I don't like 12 lite design, I keep my 11 lite and waiting for 14 lite next year!

[Shadoweaver]

are you guys based in Bulgaria by any chance. I was surprised to see my home town in the night shots

[kodaph]

I guess GSMArena may have forgotten, not to showcase its front camera capabilities. Xiaomi 13 Lite does have 2 LED flashes at its Front Camera. This is heaven for selfie lovers out there. 😍

[keryjr]

the thing i don't understand; why can't phone manufacturers have 120hz AND 90hz refresh rates to choose. i've used 120hz screens for awhile now, and only a very few times i'd opt to 60hz refresh. 90hz is acceptable when trying to save a bit of battery, and phone feels smooth enough.

[aaronscrewface]

I wish I knew what logic is behind Xiaomi's decision to use a 5mp macro camera that has autofocus on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which when using a properly tuned gcam port is actually not that bad, and then go back to using 2mp fixed focus macros. Fuck, it would cost them less than a dollar per phone to upgrade them at the volume they use them.

[GBunbun]

What about 12 lite? It's interesting cz I like the design looks clean and front cam so smooth + back cam is also great

[aqua_whale]

I can't be the only one that thinks the 12 lite looks better

[Kijrvi]

Quite similar to Xiaomi 12, like the design...

[rhaymargamier]

the Xiaomi 12 lite still looks better for me.. big notch is also not good for me... But this is a good review..

[andyspark]

Any chance you could do a review of Nokia G22 ?
Just curious about this budget phone and repair options.

[John_Bourdakos]

What Midrange do u recommend. I Need good battery, good video quality, fast charging, juts fine camera. So far im been thinking a54 but im not sure.

[muhammadnoor]

I like your review . where are you from.

[dras]

My provider doesn't have 13 lite in portfolio but regular 13 cost exactly same as S23+, Ultra is just shy below S23Ultra, not quite sure how that will work, think most people will rather take S23 series phone then 13. Have Xiaomi 11, time for new phone and I think I'll go for S23+, my biggest disappointment is MiUi, nothing from MiUi features available on Chinese market, got mz MiUi 14 update, but it bring nothing new to my 11.

[johnnydoe]

They thought that going with that
Ugly Camera in the Middle of a
Screen was a Good Decision. 😂

[ЭржанКенджебаев]

Love the design.
Hate the camera and absence of 3, 5 mm jack