Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Ultra
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| XiaomiMi 11 Ultra | XiaomiXiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2021 | April 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.81″ | 6.73″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 1440 | 3200 × 1440 |
| Sharpness | 515 pixels per inch | 521 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,700 nits | 2,600 nits (better) |
| Display type | Quad-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 features | 900 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 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. |
| GPU | Adreno 660. | Adreno 740 identified by Android Central; maker pages say Adreno without a model number |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 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 camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5× | 5× |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | f/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 camera | f/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 camera | Periscope 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 recording | All 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 video | 1080p 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 features | Rear 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 | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 67 W (better) | Up to 50 W |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh minimum. | 5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge battery-management system; non-removable, according to maker FAQ |
| Wired charging | UK 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 charging | 67 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 | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 234 g | 227 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.38 mm (better) | 9.06 mm |
| Height × width | 164.3 × 74.6 mm | 163.18 × 74.64 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Ceramic 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 |
| Colours | Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. | Black and Olive Green in the global specification; Chinese White review units are regional variants |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 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 |
| Biometrics | In-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 |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned with Harman Kardon. | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 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 box | UK 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 |
| SIM | Dual SIM; network support depends on regional bands and operators. | Two nano-SIMs; no eSIM configuration listed |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 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 |
| NFC | NFC. | Supported |
| USB | USB-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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