Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $729 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,668,860 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 46
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3668860 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $729

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3668860 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 218 g 171 g
Launch price $729 $400
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3668860 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100 -336.6%
840330 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 336.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Launch price difference: $329. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.