Today Xiaomi 13 Lite has passed the NBTC certification. As you know, the device is planned to be released together with Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro at the MWC 2023 fair on February 26. Reports claim that the 13 Lite will be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2, which was officially launched in China in September 2022. The NBTC listing also reveals that the Civi 2 will be rebranded as 13 Lite in the global market.

Xiaomi 13 Lite technical specifications are not included in the NBTC list. However, it says the model number of the device is 2210129SG. As a reminder, the Xiaomi Civi 2 model number is 2210129SC. As a result, it looks like the Civi 2 will be rebranded as 13 Lite outside of China. The Xiaomi 13 Lite will likely be the first device to be released worldwide with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. It will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD+ feature and a 120Hz refresh rate. split screen.

The device has 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It comes pre-loaded with the latest Android 13 operating system and MIUI 13 user interface. On the back of the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS, a 20-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, there will be dual front cameras consisting of a 32-megapixel primary camera and a 32-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Leaked images of the Xiaomi 13 Lite have revealed that its screen has curved edges and a pill-shaped notch. The device, which has an under-display fingerprint scanner, will be available in black, pink and blue colors. In Europe, the device will likely cost 449 euros.