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Xiaomi Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13

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XiaomiXiaomi 12T ProXiaomiXiaomi 13
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022December 2022
Display
Screen size6.67″6.36″
Resolution2712 × 12202400 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch414 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits1,900 nits
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail500 nits typical; 900 nits peak; 4,096 brightness levels1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak
Always-on display–Supported, according to the UK maker FAQ
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5, confirmed by the maker FAQ; TechRadar's design section calls it Victus, while its display section correctly says Glass 5
Display featuresAdaptiveSync 30/60/90/120 Hz; up to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 68 billion colours; DCI-P3 gamut; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Adaptive HDR, True Display, adaptive reading and sunlight modes; SGS Low Visual Fatigue certificationAdaptiveSync up to 120 Hz, with 60/90/120 Hz modes in the FAQ; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; Display P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Pro HDR; maker-stated JNCD approximately 0.32 and Delta E approximately 0.36; 360° ambient-light sensing
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU4 nm process; one Cortex-X2-based core at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A710-based cores at 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A510-based cores at 2.0 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.19 GHz using Cortex-X3/A715/A710/A510; Hexagon processor
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model numberQualcomm Adreno GPU; the UK maker pages do not give a model number
AI engineSeventh-generation Qualcomm AI Engine–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK launch model 8/256 GB; maker also lists 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB for other markets, as distinguished by Expert Reviews8/12 GB LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbit/s and 256 GB UFS 4.0; no microSD expansion. Current UK specifications list both RAM options; launch reviews described 8 GB only, and TechAdvisor's 128 GB UK claim conflicts with the maker's 256 GB specification.
CoolingVapour chamber, multilayer graphite sheets and boron nitride filmLiquidCool vapour chamber with multiple graphite layers
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNone3.2×
Front camera20 MP32 MP
Main camera200 MP, 1/1.22-inch sensor, ƒ/1.69, OIS, autofocus, 8P lens; 0.64 µm pixels, 4-in-1 1.28 µm or 16-in-1 2.56 µm pixelsSony IMX800, confirmed by co-developer Leica; 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels or 2.0 µm four-in-one pixels, seven-element lens and HyperOIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view12 MP sensor, 1/3.06-inch, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 1.12 µm pixels; 120° field of view stated on the maker overview
Telephoto camera–10 MP sensor, 1/3.75-inch, f/2.0, 75 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; 3.2× optical zoom reported by TechRadar and TechAdvisor
Front camera20 MP, ƒ/2.2432 MP, f/2.0, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels, five-element lens, 89.6° field of view and fixed focus
Zoom–3.2× optical telephoto (TechRadar and TechAdvisor); digital zoom up to 30× for photos and 15× for video in the maker FAQ
Video recording8K at 24 fps; 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps8K at 24 fps; 4K at 24/30/60 fps, including Dolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; Ultra Night Video up to 4K 24 fps; slow motion at up to 1,920 fps, with resolution not specified by the main spec sheet
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Dolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modes
Camera features2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4; ProCut, motion-tracking ProFocus, ultra burst, six long-exposure effects, photo clones, timed burst, night/50 MP/200 MP/Pro/document modes, HEIF/JPEG/RAW, HDR, Google Lens, AI ultrawide distortion correction; Ultra Night Video, AI cinema, HDR10+ video, Pro time-lapse, Vlog, dual video and video logLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, shutter sound and watermark; 35/50/75/90 mm Master-lens effects; Xiaomi Imaging Engine, ProFocus motion/eye tracking, Lightning Burst, night mode, HDR, Supermoon, documents, clone, long exposure, panorama, Pro and cinematic video effects
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge4,500 mAh typical non-removable battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips
Wired chargingIncluded 120 W charger; maker claims 100% in 19 minutes67 W charger included; maker laboratory claim of 38 minutes to full charge; QC4/QC3+/QC3/QC2, PD3/PD2 and MI FC 2.0 protocols listed in the UK FAQ
Wireless charging–50 W turbo wireless charging; specification and FAQ give 48 minutes to full charge, while the overview gives 53 minutes
Charges other devices–10 W reverse wireless charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight205 g189 g
Thickness8.6 mm7.98 mm
Height × width163.1 × 75.9 mm152.8 × 71.5 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Materials–Glass back and aluminium-alloy frame and buttons, confirmed by the UK FAQ; 189 g in the UK specification takes precedence over conflicting review weights
ColoursBlue, Silver and BlackWhite, Black and Flora Green listed on the UK specification; UK launch reviews reported retail availability only in Black
Water resistance detail–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-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, colour temperature, IR blaster, flicker and X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster and flicker sensor
SpeakersDual speakers tuned by Harman Kardon; Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res wired/wireless audioDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 based on Android 12MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updates–Launch reviews disagree on security duration; TechRadar says three Android generations and five security years, while TechAdvisor describes Xiaomi's usual three/four-year policy
In the boxPhone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, 67 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/75; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO5G SA/NSA and LTE with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM support depends on country and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 MU-MIMO sounding and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7 capability, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 with FastConnect 7800; features and bands depend on region, network and OTA support; 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC
NFCSupportedSupports Google Pay, subject to market availability
USBUSB-CUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS and assisted network positioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GPS and network positioning

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