iPhone 17 Pro vs Mi 13 Lite: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro
Mi 13 Lite
iPhone 17 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro9080
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro8584
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieMi 13 Lite7688
- BatteryMi 13 Lite7080
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro9086
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro10055
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueMi 13 Lite5568
- Mi 13 Lite has the bigger battery4,500 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
- Mi 13 Lite charges faster67W vs 40W
- Mi 13 Lite has a sharper main camera50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- Mi 13 Lite has the bigger screen6.55" vs 6.3"
- Mi 13 Lite is lighter171.8 g vs 206 g
- Mi 13 Lite has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G SM7450-AB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.2) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Mi 13 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,500 mAh vs 4,252 mAh).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 4,500 mAh vs 4,252 mAh · Faster wired charging: 67W vs 40W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro or Mi 13 Lite?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.2) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Mi 13 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,500 mAh vs 4,252 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100, Mi 13 Lite 81.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and Mi 13 Lite?
iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery. Mi 13 Lite has a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro and Mi 13 Lite compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; Mi 13 Lite scores 80/100.
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