Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 5/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 30 points higher (35/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 171 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (35/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.