Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Blade V50

The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) is priced at $400, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 178g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 77/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $400

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 67W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 171 g 178 g
Price $400 $351
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $49. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.