Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Ultra

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Mi 11 Ultra compared with Xiaomi 13 Ultra
XiaomiMi 11 UltraXiaomiXiaomi 13 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedApril 2021April 2023
Display
Screen size6.81″6.73″
Resolution3200 × 14403200 × 1440
Sharpness515 pixels per inch521 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,700 nits2,600 nits (better)
Display typeQuad-curved AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus; rear 1.1-inch AMOLED display (Tech Advisor).3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail–Global specification gives 2,600 nits peak; maker FAQ adds 500 nits typical and 1,300 nits HBM
Always-on display–Supported, according to the maker FAQ
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features900 nits high-brightness mode, 480 Hz touch sampling, 10-bit colour, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.Dynamic 1–120 Hz refresh, up to 240 Hz touch sampling, 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and Pro HDR; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, TrueColor, sunlight/reading modes and 360° ambient-light sensors; in-display heart-rate monitoring for personal reference, not medical use
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 888Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB512 GB (better)
CPUSnapdragon 888, 5 nm process and Kryo 680 up to 2.84 GHz.Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm; one Cortex-X3-based core up to 3.19 GHz, two Cortex-A715-based and two Cortex-A710-based cores up to 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510-based cores up to 2.0 GHz. The maker FAQ's introductory Dimensity 1080 claim conflicts with its own processor section and global specification.
GPUAdreno 660.Adreno 740 identified by Android Central; maker pages say Adreno without a model number
Storage typeLPDDR5 and UFS 3.1; no microSD expansion (TechRadar).Global configuration is 12 GB LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbit/s and 512 GB UFS 4.0; no microSD expansion. Chinese review configurations are not global retail configurations.
Cooling–Loop LiquidCool Technology
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Main cameraf/1.95, 1/1.12-inch Samsung GN2 sensor, optical stabilisation and four-pixel binning to 2.8 µm; Dual Pixel Pro and laser focus.Sony IMX989, 1-inch sensor, 23 mm equivalent, f/1.9 or f/4.0 physical aperture, 1.6 µm pixels or 3.2 µm four-in-one pixels; eight-element aspherical Leica lens, autofocus and HyperOIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2, 128° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 12 mm equivalent focal length.Sony IMX858, f/1.8, 12 mm equivalent, 122° field of view and autofocus down to 5 cm; no OIS, according to the maker FAQ
Telephoto cameraPeriscope with OIS and 5× optical zoom; f/4.1 aperture (Tech Advisor). 10× hybrid and 120× digital zoom are separate. Maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 120 mm equivalent focal length.Two 50 MP Sony IMX858 cameras with OIS; 75 mm f/1.8 at 3.2× optical and 120 mm f/3.0 at 5× optical, confirmed by the maker FAQ
Front camera–32 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; maker FAQ gives 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels
Zoom–Maker FAQ gives optical 0.5×/1×/3.2×/5×, photos up to 120× and video up to 15×
Video recordingAll three rear cameras support 8K at 24 fps and 4K at 30/60 fps.All rear focal lengths support 8K 24 fps; Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; 4K 24/30/60 fps, 1080p 30/60 fps and 720p 30 fps; 10-bit LOG with LUT import; Ultra Night Video up to 4K 24 fps; slow motion up to 1,920 fps on main and 960 fps on other rear cameras in the maker FAQ
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; f/2.2 selfie aperture (Tech Advisor).Global specification lists Dolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps, plus 1080p/720p 30 fps; maker FAQ additionally lists 1080p 60 fps; EIS, slow-motion and time-lapse selfie modes
Camera featuresRear display can frame main-camera selfies; night and movie-effect modes. Reviewers disagree about the ultra-wide results.Leica Authentic/Vibrant and customised styles, filters and watermark; 35/50/75/90 mm Master-lens effects, Fastshot, Director mode, 14-bit Ultra RAW, Ultra Night Photography and ProFocus; PDAF/CDAF/laser focus on all rear cameras in the maker FAQ
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 67 W (better)Up to 50 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh minimum.5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge battery-management system; non-removable, according to maker FAQ
Wired chargingUK 67 W charger included; Tech Advisor's Indian unit information instead describes a 55 W bundled charger.90 W turbo charging with included 90 W adapter; QC2/QC3/QC3+/QC4 and PD2/PD3 protocols in the maker FAQ
Wireless charging67 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging; Tech Advisor did not test the maximum wireless rate.50 W requires a compatible Xiaomi stand; global specification gives up to 50 W with the Mi 80 W stand but only 30 W with the Xiaomi 50 W stand
Charges other devices–Reverse wireless charging confirmed by maker; wattage unpublished on the global specification and FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight234 g227 g (better)
Thickness8.38 mm (better)9.06 mm
Height × width164.3 × 74.6 mm163.18 × 74.64 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsCeramic back and Gorilla Glass Victus over the display; maker ceramic specification controls TechRadar's rear-glass description.Second-generation nano-tech rear material and 6-series aircraft aluminium frame/buttons, according to maker FAQ; vegan-leather finish described by reviews
ColoursCeramic Black and Ceramic White.Black and Olive Green in the global specification; Chinese White review units are regional variants
Water resistance detailIP68 tested at 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes under laboratory conditions.IP68 laboratory testing in static fresh water to 1.5 m for 30 minutes; protection can deteriorate and liquid damage is excluded from the stated warranty
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor (Tech Advisor).In-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster, barometer, flicker sensor and laser autofocus
SpeakersStereo speakers tuned with Harman Kardon.Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 based on Android 11; maker page notes the MIUI 12.5 update.MIUI 14 based on Android 13; global maker FAQ confirms Google services, unlike the Chinese units initially reviewed
Software updates–Three Android OS updates and four years of security updates reported by Android Central; TechAdvisor's earlier review described this policy as unconfirmed
In the boxUK charger, cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, case, SIM tool and documents. The UK maker's 12/256 configuration is used; other regional memory options are not inferred. Contemporary Gizmochina actual first-sale coverage on 2 April 2021 supports the Chinese sale month, with later UK availability distinguished.Phone, 90 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card; maker FAQ also lists safety information and protective film
Connectivity
Mobile network–5G SA/NSA and LTE; global bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIMDual SIM; network support depends on regional bands and operators.Two nano-SIMs; no eSIM configuration listed
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on regions and an OTA update, as qualified by the maker.Wi-Fi 7 capability, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 with FastConnect 7800; features depend on region, network and OTA support; High Band Simultaneous, Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0; maker FAQ additionally lists LC3 and LHDC 2.0/3.0/4.0
NFCNFC.Supported
USBUSB-C; no 3.5 mm socket (TechRadar).USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG and DisplayPort 1.2 video output, according to maker FAQ; no 3.5 mm socket
Positioning–GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; maker FAQ adds BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a and QZSS L1/L5; A-GPS and network positioning

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