Xiaomi 13 Lite Battery Review: Exceptional Software Optimization, Lasts Nearly 9 Hours of Continuous Use

Following up on our performance review of the Xiaomi 13 Lite, let's delve into another standout feature: battery life. How big is the Xiaomi 13 Lite battery? How long can you game on the Xiaomi 13 Lite? How many hours can you browse Facebook on the Xiaomi 13 Lite? Is charging the Xiaomi 13 Lite fast? Let's evaluate the Xiaomi 13 Lite battery and find the answers!

Note: The results in this article are for reference only and may vary depending on your usage conditions, tasks, and settings.

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Xiaomi 13 Lite boasts a 4,500 mAh battery paired with the powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset

Before diving into specifics, let's quickly go over the Xiaomi 13 Lite's specifications for easy reference!

• Display: 6.55-inch size, AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB.
• Rear Camera: 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP.
• Front Camera: 32 MP + 8 MP.
• Battery Capacity: 4,500 mAh, supports 67 W fast charging.

As you can see from the specifications above, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. This processor is built on a 4 nm process and features the Adreno 662 GPU, delivering 20% faster performance than previous Snapdragon 700 series processors. Along with providing powerful hardware, this chip also offers efficient energy optimization thanks to the modern 4 nm process.

In addition, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery. While this figure strikes a balance between usage time and design, it may be slightly lower compared to some competitors in the same segment in terms of specifications. However, specifications are only for reference, and real-world results are the most important factor. Let's delve into the tests below to learn more about battery life on the Xiaomi 13 Lite!

Xiaomi 13 Lite with a 4,500 mAh battery surprises with its excellent optimization

First, I will conduct the endurance test (following the standards of The Gioi Di Dong) to see how long the 4,500 mAh battery can last with various tasks. This test will be performed under specific conditions as follows:

Experience 4 rotating tasks including: Playing Liên Quân (set up as shown below), watching YouTube, browsing Facebook, and using the browser (Chrome).

• Each task lasts for 1 hour.
• Screen brightness 100%.
• External speaker on with volume at 50%.
• Wi-Fi and social media notifications enabled.
• No battery saver, adaptive screen, GPS, and Bluetooth enabled.
• Drain from 100% to 0%.

Below are the results of the Xiaomi 13 Lite battery test that I obtained:

In my assessment, the nearly 9-hour battery life that the Xiaomi 13 Lite provides is excellent, even surpassing some products in the same segment with 5,000 mAh batteries. This further demonstrates that while high battery capacity is beneficial, it also requires software optimization and efficient energy usage from other components to achieve the best battery life. Of course, Xiaomi has done a great job in this regard for the Xiaomi 13 Lite.

For light tasks such as browsing the web with Google Chrome, watching YouTube, or using Facebook, the Xiaomi 13 Lite only consumes about 7 - 10% of the battery. This is an efficient energy usage level and is comparable to other devices in the same segment. When gaming, the battery consumption increases to around 14 - 17%, mainly because I set the graphics to maximum for the game Liên Quân, which understandably consumes more energy.

Overall, the 4,500 mAh battery of the Xiaomi 13 Lite has pleasantly surprised me with its highly efficient energy consumption optimization, even though the test I conducted on the device was somewhat demanding with 100% brightness and 50% volume. Therefore, if you use the device with lighter settings, I believe the usage time will be even longer.

In addition, Xiaomi 13 Lite's 67 W fast charging is also a standout feature emphasized by the manufacturer when introducing the product. So how long does it actually take to charge the device? Let's find out!

After completing the rotating battery test mentioned earlier, my Xiaomi 13 Lite ran out of battery and shut down. From the moment I plugged in the charger, it took just 52 minutes for the device to fully charge from 0% to 100%. I rate this result very well, as it helps users shorten the time needed to charge their phones. In some urgent cases, you only need to wait 15 minutes for the device to charge 30% of the battery.

Xiaomi 13 Lite battery lasts over 5 hours of continuous PUBG gaming

With its well-suited specifications for gaming, how long will the Xiaomi 13 Lite's battery last during gaming sessions? Let's find the answer through a test using the Xiaomi 13 Lite with 4 popular games today: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile, and Genshin Impact.

The specific conditions of the test are as follows:

• Play each game until the device runs out of battery (from 100% to 0%).
• Screen brightness at 100%.
• Volume set at 50%.
• Wi-Fi enabled with social media notifications.
• No battery saver mode, adaptive screen, GPS, and Bluetooth.
• Game mode enabled for maximum performance.

Below are the results I obtained after conducting the test:

• Call Of Duty Mobile: 4 hours 25 minutes.
• PUBG Mobile: 5 hours 09 minutes.
• Arena of Valor: 4 hours 56 minutes.
• Genshin Impact: 3 hours 49 minutes.

The results achieved by the Xiaomi 13 Lite in the above test are evaluated to be good compared to the device's battery capacity. Among them, the top-performing games are PUBG Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile, and Arena of Valor, with an average playtime of nearly 5 hours. Meanwhile, Genshin Impact falls slightly behind with 3 hours 49 minutes. This is understandable as it is an open-world game heavy on graphics and resource-intensive during gameplay.

Xiaomi 13 Lite battery lasts nearly 11 hours of browsing Facebook

If you're not someone who heavily indulges in gaming, familiar entertainment tasks such as TikTok, Facebook, Messenger, etc., would be a good choice. So how long will the Xiaomi 13 Lite last when using these basic apps? Let's dive into the final test in this evaluation to find out!

In this test, I will use familiar apps like Facebook, Messenger, TikTok, Chrome, and YouTube under specific conditions as follows:

• Using a single app until the device runs out of battery (from 100% to 0%).
• Screen brightness at 100%.
• External speaker on with volume set at 50%.
• Wi-Fi enabled with social media notifications.
• No battery saver mode, adaptive screen, GPS, and Bluetooth.

Here are the results I obtained:

• Facebook: 10 hours 48 minutes.
• TikTok: 8 hours 32 minutes.
• YouTube: 8 hours 06 minutes.
• Chrome: 4 hours 36 minutes.
• Messenger: 7 hours 47 minutes.

For the tasks mentioned above, Xiaomi 13 Lite can operate for over 7 hours except for Chrome. Among them, the most impressive is the Facebook app for its continuous usage time of nearly 11 hours, which is a significant figure compared to other competitors in the same segment. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xiaomi 13 Lite is a smartphone that can very well meet various needs such as work, study, or entertainment through social networking sites,... for a long time.

However, the Chrome app surprised me with its relatively low result even though I performed an additional test, but the device only achieved about 5 hours. In my opinion, the reason is that both Xiaomi 13 Lite and the accompanying chip are still new, so the optimization that Chrome provides for this device is not yet fully effective.

Conclusion

Besides its powerful performance and sleek, attractive design, the battery life of Xiaomi 13 Lite is a point I highly appreciate. This conclusion is based on the balance between battery capacity, device design, and the actual usage time I have experienced. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the results above are for reference only, and for each task and different settings, the numbers you receive may vary. Overall, Xiaomi's new smartphone model will undoubtedly meet the usage needs of everyone for about 1 day (if gaming is limited).

So what about you? How do you evaluate the battery of Xiaomi 13 Lite? Feel free to leave your comments below!

Note: The results in the article are for reference only and may vary depending on your usage conditions, tasks, and settings.

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