Request a product

Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

XiaomiXiaomi 13 ProXiaomiXiaomi 13 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2022April 2023
Display
Screen size6.73″6.73″
Resolution3200 × 14403200 × 1440
Sharpness521 pixels per inch521 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits2,600 nits
Display type3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peakGlobal 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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresAdaptiveSync Pro with dynamic 1–120 Hz refresh; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; over one billion colours, DCI-P3, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Pro HDR; 360° ambient-light sensorsDynamic 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
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB
CPUQualcomm 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 GHzQualcomm 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 740 identified by Android Central; the UK maker specification does not name the GPUAdreno 740 identified by Android Central; maker pages say Adreno without a model number
Storage type12 GB LPDDR5X at 8,533 Mbit/s with 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 4.0; no microSD expansion (TechAdvisor). Current UK specifications take precedence over the review's LPDDR5/UFS 3.1 table and its launch claim that only 256 GB was sold in the UK.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.
CoolingLiquidCool Technology with a large vapour chamber and multiple graphite layersLoop LiquidCool Technology
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3.2×5×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX989, 1-inch sensor, f/1.9, 1.6 µm pixels or 3.2 µm four-in-one pixels, eight-element Leica lens and HyperOIS; 23 mm equivalent confirmed by co-developer LeicaSony 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 camera50 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view and autofocus down to 5 cmSony 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 camera50 MP, f/2.0, 75 mm equivalent, OIS and floating 3P+3P lens with Focal Shift; focuses down to 10 cm for macro; 3.2× optical zoom confirmed by all three reviewsTwo 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 camera32 MP, f/2.0, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels; 89.6° field of view32 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; maker FAQ gives 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels
Zoom3.2× optical telephoto (TechAdvisor, Android Central and Tom's Guide); maker-stated digital zoom up to 70×Maker FAQ gives optical 0.5×/1×/3.2×/5×, photos up to 120× and video up to 15×
Video recordingDolby Vision up to 4K 60 fps; 8K 24 fps; 4K 24/30/60 fps; 1080p 30/60 fps; 720p 30 fps; Ultra Night Video up to 4K 24 fps; slow motion at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps, with resolution unspecified in the main sheetAll 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 videoDolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modesGlobal 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 featuresLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks, filters, shutter sound and watermark; 35/50/75/90 mm Master-lens effects; Xiaomi Imaging Engine, ProFocus motion/eye tracking, Lightning Burst, night modes on all rear cameras, HDR, Supermoon, panorama, documents, clone, long exposure, Pro and cinematic effectsLeica 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
Battery4,820 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail4,820 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge battery-management system; non-removable, according to maker FAQ
Wired charging120 W HyperCharge with included charger; maker laboratory claims of 19 minutes to full in Boost mode and 24 minutes in Standard mode90 W turbo charging with included 90 W adapter; QC2/QC3/QC3+/QC4 and PD2/PD3 protocols in the maker FAQ
Wireless charging50 W wireless turbo charging50 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 devices10 W reverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging confirmed by maker; wattage unpublished on the global specification and FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight229 g227 g
Thickness8.38 mm9.06 mm
Height × width162.9 × 74.6 mm163.18 × 74.64 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsCeramic back; aluminium sides described by TechAdvisorSecond-generation nano-tech rear material and 6-series aircraft aluminium frame/buttons, according to maker FAQ; vegan-leather finish described by reviews
ColoursCeramic White and Ceramic Black in the UK specification; additional Chinese colours described in reviews are not UK configurationsBlack and Olive Green in the global specification; Chinese White review units are regional variants
Water resistance detailIP68 laboratory testing in static fresh water to 1.5 m for 30 minutes; protection can deteriorate and liquid damage is excluded from the stated warrantyIP68 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 camera-based face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster, barometer and flicker sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster, barometer, flicker sensor and laser autofocus
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio certificationDual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 based on Android 13MIUI 14 based on Android 13; global maker FAQ confirms Google services, unlike the Chinese units initially reviewed
Software updatesReviews agree on three Android updates but differ on security duration; Android Central reports five years, while TechAdvisor and Tom's Guide report fourThree Android OS updates and four years of security updates reported by Android Central; TechAdvisor's earlier review described this policy as unconfirmed
In the boxPhone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, 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 network5G SA/NSA and LTE with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n785G SA/NSA and LTE; global bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierTwo nano-SIMs; no eSIM configuration listed
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 capability, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 with FastConnect 7800; features depend on region, network and OTA support; Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding and Wi-Fi DirectWi-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 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 5.3 with AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0; maker FAQ additionally lists LC3 and LHDC 2.0/3.0/4.0
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB-C; no 3.5 mm headphone socket (TechAdvisor)USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG and DisplayPort 1.2 video output, according to maker FAQ; no 3.5 mm socket
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GPS and network positioningGPS 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

More comparisons