Summary

User reviews

User score

8.8
  • 16
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
20 reviews
  • Screen8.8
  • Performance8.4
  • Camera8.3
  • Connectivity9.3
  • Battery7.0
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Kimovil users consider this a very good mobile with excellent value for money. They highlight its elegant design, lightness, and overall fluidity. While some consider it an almost perfect mid-range device, others have mixed opinions on its value and some areas for improvement.

Design & Materials

According to our users, the 120Hz curved OLED screen is vibrant and sharp. The "waterfall" design makes screen protectors difficult, and for some, the automatic brightness could be improved.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4

20 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5

20 reviews

Is it comfortable?
9.1

20 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1

20 reviews

Performance & Hardware

According to our users, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor offers smooth performance for gaming and multitasking. However, some report slight heating and lag issues with a lot of storage.

Does it have good sound?
7.8

20 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2

20 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2

20 reviews

Camera

According to our users, the cameras are magnificent, especially the Sony IMX766 main sensor and the dual front flash, offering sharp and high-quality photos.

Quality of daytime photos
9.2

20 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
7.4

20 reviews

Quality of selfies
8.1

20 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4

20 reviews

Connectivity

According to our users, connectivity is good, but mono audio is a recurring complaint. The 3.5mm jack and wireless charging are also missed.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2

20 reviews

Quality of the GPS
9.1

20 reviews

And the WiFi?
9.5

20 reviews

Battery

According to our users, the 4500 mAh battery has mixed opinions regarding its duration, often not lasting a full day. However, the 67W fast charging is highly valued.

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more

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Software

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

20 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 65%
    Every six months
  • 29%
    Every two months or less

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All 20 opinions

  • good

    good

    • 9.2
    • Screen10
    • Performance9.3
    • Camera7.2
    • Connectivity9.3
    • Battery7.0
  • great phone

    so i have it, was a bit expensive compared to mi 12 8-256 at same price point, selfie camara its very good, nightime you have dual flash to help and the photo is good compared to no flash, after update to 14.0.8 battery reachs 7 hours SOT , all day with no saving in nothing! 2 minor things: no wireless charging and the only thing i really missed: dual speakers, one speaker only, good but not enough for me..

    • 9.1
    • Screen9.2
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera9.5
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery9.0
  • Excellent

    • 9.4
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance10
    • Camera9.2
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • So far I had zero problems with this phone. Money well spent I guess :D

    • 8.9
    • Screen9.7
    • Performance8.6
    • Camera7.7
    • Connectivity9.3
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    Functional mobile

    I bought this almost three years ago, and I was surprised by how thin it was, as I was used to the bulky Poco phones. The battery didn't usually last the whole day because I was constantly on the go in the city, using it to take photos, videos, and so on. The screen brightness was too low if you were outdoors. It occasionally lagged, leaving you waiting for a few seconds for it to reset before you could continue using it. With demanding games, it performed well for the first hour; after that, it was very slow. But for daily use, it was fast, although it did sometimes lag with certain apps. The main rear camera is good quality, with good color reproduction, especially if you used the 50MP option. The selfie camera wasn't excellent, but having a dedicated wide-angle sensor was a good thing; keep in mind that all sensors don't perform very well in low light. Regarding sound, despite having only one speaker (mono, not stereo), the sound quality was good.

    Cons
    • Battery
    • Price
    • Glow
    • 7.5
    • Screen7.5
    • Performance8.0
    • Camera7.2
    • Connectivity8.6
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    Great phone. Light, small. The only downside is the waterfall screen, glass doesn't stick, only films.

    • 8.4
    • Screen9.5
    • Performance8.3
    • Camera6.2
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Good but can be improved

    I had the 256GB version and when it reaches 200GB the phone freezes a lot and turns off out of nowhere in the middle of calls and audios.

    • 7
    • Screen7.0
    • Performance7.0
    • Camera7.0
    • Connectivity7.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Ergonomic, elegant and excellent cell phone for both photos and games.

    Snap 7 gen 1 is a good processor for gaming and multitasking and the dual front flash is the icing on the cake, not to mention the 67w charging that charges from 0%~100% in just 40 minutes... The phone only has a bit of a problem with the audio output because it's mono. (But nothing that a Bluetooth headset can't fix) Other than that, it's an excellent device.

    Pros
    • Processor
    • Cameras
    • Dual front flash
    • Ergonomic design, 120hz curved screen
    • Battery
    • Fast charging 67w
    Cons
    • Mono audio
    • Outdated battery, could be 5,000 mAh
    • 9.5
    • Screen10
    • Performance9.0
    • Camera10
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    If it weren't for the battery and the sound it would be the perfect mid-range

    The phone is very good for its price. It suffers from a little bit of heat due to the processor. It only has one speaker for multimedia sound, it is not stereo, so that takes away points.

    Pros
    • 120hz curved screen
    • camera
    Cons
    • Battery that doesn't last a day
    • sound
    • 6.7
    • Screen7.2
    • Performance6.0
    • Camera7.7
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    Good quality-price phone

    We can't ask for more from the 13 Lite. It is the Low Cost of the Xiaomi 13 range. I had its predecessors 11 and 9 Lite, with notable changes in RAM, storage and cameras. Its 256GB means that you have enough content stored on it, applications, and that it goes smoothly enough thanks to the 8GB of RAM. From the models before this one I have found a difference in the screen: even with automatic brightness, it is barely visible.

    Pros
    • The 8GB RAM and storage
    Cons
    • The battery, for being 4500 mAh, only lasts one day.
    • 8.2
    • Screen7.2
    • Performance7.5
    • Camera8.2
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0

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April 3, 2026
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8.1
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Score
  • 7.8 Design & Materials
  • 7.1 Performance & Hardware
  • 7.4 Camera
  • 8.0 Connectivity
  • 5.8 Battery
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  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

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