vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Verdict
The vivo X300 FE and Xiaomi 13 Lite sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the cheaper of the two at $399 versus $730, a difference of about $331. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. vivo X300 FE stands out for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel, while Xiaomi 13 Lite is praised for ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Lite if…
- →Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- →67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
Pros & Cons
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Pros
- Ultra-slim and lightweight at 7.23 mm and 171 g
- 67W fast charging fills 4500 mAh battery quickly
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
- 50 MP main camera with OIS delivers solid photos
- Attractive design with premium glass finish
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a modest mid-range chip
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- No wireless charging
- MIUI includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | vivo X300 FE | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP 110 degrees | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange | — |
| Weight | 213 grams | — |
| IP rating | IP69 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 90W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1000 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 171 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.23 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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