Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.