Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 46
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Poco F8 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (84/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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 Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 840330
Geekbench Single 3041 1039
Geekbench Multi 9494 2885
Display 6.6" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 205 g 171 g
Launch price $499 $400
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • 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
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100 -271.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 271.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Launch price difference: $99. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (84/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

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

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