Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Libero 5G III

The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 7/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 28 points (35/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
ZTE Libero 5G III
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 15
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 28 points higher (35/100 vs 7/100). 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 15/100). 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 ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (82/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite ZTE Libero 5G III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4120 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm
Weight 171 g 207 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (35/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (86/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 28 points (35/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

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

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.