Xiaomi Xiaomi 12T vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13T

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Xiaomi 12T compared with Xiaomi 13T
XiaomiXiaomi 12TXiaomiXiaomi 13T
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022September 2023
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2712 × 12202712 × 1220
Sharpness446 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
Peak brightness900 nits2,600 nits (better)
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat CrystalRes AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and AdaptiveSync
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical; 900 nits peak; 4,096 brightness levels1,200 nits HBM typical; 2,600 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresAdaptiveSync 30/60/90/120 Hz; up to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 68 billion colours; DCI-P3 gamut; JNCD approximately 0.37 and Delta E approximately 0.66; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, True Display, reading and sunlight modes30/60/90/120/144 Hz adaptive refresh; touch sampling up to 480 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, 68 billion colours and 2,880 Hz PWM dimming
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8100-UltraMediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU5 nm process; four Cortex-A78-based cores at 2.85 GHz and four Cortex-A55-based cores at 2.0 GHzEight cores; 1× Cortex-A78 up to 3.1 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 up to 3.0 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz; 4 nm process
GPUArm Mali-G610 MC6Arm Mali-G610
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storageLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; current UK specification and UK launch offer list 8 GB + 256 GB. The launch article's international quick-spec table also lists 12 GB + 256 GB; not included as a UK configuration.
CoolingVapour chamber, multilayer graphite sheets and boron nitride filmLiquidCool Technology; 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and multilayer graphite sheets
Cameras
Main camera108 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2× (better)
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera108 MP, 1/1.67-inch sensor per current maker UK sheet, ƒ/1.7, OIS; 0.64 µm pixels and 9-in-1 1.92 µm pixelsLeica IMX707, 50 MP, 1/1.28-inch sensor, 1.22 µm pixels, 2.44 µm four-in-one pixels, 24 mm equivalent, f/1.9, 7P lens, ALD coating, autofocus and OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of viewLeica 12 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, 15 mm equivalent, f/2.2, 5P lens and fixed focus
Telephoto camera–Leica OV50D, 50 MP, 1/2.88-inch sensor, 0.61 µm pixels, 50 mm equivalent, f/1.9, 5P lens and autofocus
Front camera20 MP, ƒ/2.2420 MP, f/2.2, 0.8 µm pixels, 78° field of view and 5P lens
Zoom–2× optical telephoto (Notebookcheck); maker specifies 50 mm equivalent and up to 20× digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240 or 960 fpsRear 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; video LOG format, Pro mode, teleprompter and slow motion up to 960 fps
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; HDR up to 1080p 30 fps
Camera features2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4; six long-exposure effects, photo clones, timed burst, night/108 MP/Pro/document modes, HEIF/JPEG/RAW, HDR, Google Lens and AI ultrawide distortion correction; Ultra Night Video, AI cinema, HDR video, Pro time-lapse, Vlog, dual video and video logLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, custom styles and filters; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; RAW DNG, HEIF and JPEG
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Wired chargingUp to 120 W (better)Up to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge5,000 mAh typical; maker claims up to 5 hours of 1080p recording and 100 hours of music playback
Wired chargingIncluded 120 W charger; maker claims 100% in 19 minutes67 W turbo charging; maker claims 42 minutes from 1% to full under laboratory conditions
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g197 g (better)
Thickness8.6 mm8.49 mm (better)
Height × width163.1 × 75.9 mm162.2 × 75.7 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Materials–Glass rear on Black and Meadow Green; BioComfort vegan leather PU rear on Alpine Blue. Main dimensions and weight describe glass models; PU is 8.62 mm thick and 193 g.
ColoursBlue, Silver and BlackBlack, Meadow Green and Alpine Blue
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker tests static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes with water/device temperature difference at most 5 K
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster and flickerProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, flicker sensor, colour sensor and X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers; Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res AudioDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 based on Android 12MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updates–Four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security patches promised in maker launch article
In the boxPhone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick start guide, warranty card, safety information and protective case
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/40/41; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO5G NSA and SA; 4G, 3G and 2G
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and MiracastWi-Fi 6 capable, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; standards and bands depend on regional availability and network support, with features potentially enabled by OTA
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC, LHDC and LC3Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC and ASHA
NFCSupportedYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 data transfer (Notebookcheck)
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou, NavIC L5 and QZSS L1/L5; A-GNSS, compass and assisted network positioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC L5 and QZSS L1/L5; assisted GNSS

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