Over a week after the smartphones were supposed to go on sale, the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 were introduced in China on Sunday. The newest top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC from Qualcomm powers Xiaomi's new flagship smartphone series, which also has Leica-branded back cameras. A 32-megapixel selfie camera, 120Hz OLED screens, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance are just a few of the improvements over the Xiaomi 12 models from a year ago that the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 models provide. Both versions are available in four different colours.
In comparison to the standard Xiaomi 13, which has a 4,500mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, the recently released Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 4,820mAh battery that supports 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 13 Pro and cost of Xiaomi 13
Pricing for the 8GB + 128GB edition of the Xiaomi 13 Pro begins at CNY 4,999 (about Rs. 59,000), while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 5,399 (roughly 64,000). The 12GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 5,799 (about Rs. 68,700), and the top-end 12GB + 512GB model costs CNY 6,299 (about Rs (roughly Rs. 74,600).
Priced at CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 47,300) for the base 8GB + 128GB model, CNY 4,299 (approximately Rs. 51,000) for the 8GB + 256GB model, and CNY 4,599 (approximately Rs. 54,500) for the 12GB + 256GB model, the Xiaomi 13 is also available in a 12GB + 256GB model. Priced at CNY 4,999 is the top-tier model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage (roughly Rs. 59,000).
Both smartphones are available in the following colour options: Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Flora Green (Ceramic), and Mountain Blue. Both Xiaomi products are currently up for pre-order and will be sold in China starting on December 14.
Xiaomi 13 Pro technical data
The 6.73-inch OLED 2K (1,440x3,200 pixels) display on the dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) Xiaomi 13 Pro supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It runs MIUI 14. The display has a maximum brightness rating of 1,900 nits and supports the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus. An octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM power the smartphone.
Leica-branded triple rear cameras are included on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, with the 50-megapixel, 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor with HyperOIS and f/1.9 aperture taking centre stage. A 50-megapixel floating 75mm telephoto sensor with support for OIS and EIS and an f/2 aperture, as well as a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor with a 115-degree view angle and an f/2.2 aperture, are also included in the camera unit. Xiaomi sports a 32-megapixel camera at the front for selfies.
On the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company provides up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. A USB Type-C connector, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, Beidu, Glonass, and other connectivity options are available. There are several sensors on board, including an accelerometer, barometer, e-compass, gyroscope, colour temperature sensor, ambient light sensor, and others. A laser focus sensor and an X-axis linear motor are also present.
A 4,820mAh battery that supports both 50W wireless charging and 120W cable charging is included with the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Additionally, the phone weighs 210 grammes and has dimensions of 162.9x74.6x8.38mm. It boasts certified Hi-Res audio and stereo speakers that enable Dolby Atmos. Additionally, it is IP68-rated for protection to water and dust.
Xiaomi 13 technical details
the plain The SIM, software, and hardware characteristics of the Xiaomi 13 are identical to those on the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The standard model has a 6.36 OLED (1,080x2,400 pixels) display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz, DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. Dolby Vision and HDR 10+ are also available on the display. Additionally, a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM power it. Additionally, it boasts a 4,642 square millimetre dedicated VC liquid cooling area for enhanced thermal control during gaming.
The Xiaomi 13 has a triple back camera setup with a Leica touch for optics. It has three sensors: a 50 megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 23 mm focal length, and HyperOIS; a secondary 10-megapixel sensor with OIS and an f/2.0 aperture; and a 12-megapixel ultra wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. A 32-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an 89.6-degree field of vision is located on the front of the device.
On the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi provides up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. Sensors and connectivity choices are the same as those of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. An accelerometer, ambient light sensor, ambient colour temperature sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor are among the sensors on board. Additionally, it has an infrared remote control and an X-axis linear motor for gaming.
A 4,500mAh battery powers the Xiaomi 13 and supports 67W cable charging and 50W wireless charging. It weighs 189 grammes and is 152.8x71.5x7.98mm in size. The smartphone includes Hi-Res audio certification and dual speakers that enable Dolby Atmos.
