Mi 13 Lite vs Xperia 5 V: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Mi 13 Lite
Xperia 5 V
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraMi 13 Lite8482
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieMi 13 Lite8860
- BatteryXperia 5 V8086
- DisplayXperia 5 V8688
- ConnectivityXperia 5 V5590
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueMi 13 Lite6855
- Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Mi 13 Lite charges faster67W vs 30W
- Mi 13 Lite has a sharper main camera50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- Mi 13 Lite has the bigger screen6.55" vs 6.1"
- Mi 13 Lite is lighter171.8 g vs 182 g
- Mi 13 Lite has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- Xperia 5 V has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.2
- Xperia 5 V has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G SM7450-AB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Mi 13 Lite and Xperia 5 V are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Mi 13 Lite for its faster charging (67W vs 30W) and sharper main camera (50.3 MP vs 48 MP), or the Xperia 5 V for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and newer Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.2).
Faster wired charging: 67W vs 30W · Lighter: 171.8 g vs 182 g (10 g less)
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Mi 13 Lite or Xperia 5 V?
It's a close call. Pick the Mi 13 Lite for its faster charging (67W vs 30W) and sharper main camera (50.3 MP vs 48 MP), or the Xperia 5 V for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and newer Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.2). BeastScore: Mi 13 Lite 81.0/100, Xperia 5 V 80.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Mi 13 Lite and Xperia 5 V?
Mi 13 Lite has a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery. Xperia 5 V has a 6.1-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Mi 13 Lite and Xperia 5 V compare for speed?
Mi 13 Lite scores 80/100 for performance; Xperia 5 V scores 80/100.
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