Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 22/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 13 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 13 points higher (35/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 35/100). 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 V40 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 67W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 171 g 190 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (50/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (86/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.