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Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15

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Overview
ReleasedDecember 2022October 2024
Display
Screen size6.73″6.36″
Resolution3200 × 14402670 × 1200
Sharpness521 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits3,200 nits
Display type3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioCrystalRes AMOLED with 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, 68 billion colours and DCI-P3
Pixel density–460 ppi
Brightness detail1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Always-on display–Always-active Display with adaptive brightness and refresh as low as 1 Hz; weather display supported
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusXiaomi Shield Glass
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 sensorsDC dimming, 300 Hz touch sampling, Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR, wet touch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 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 GHz3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUAdreno 740 identified by Android Central; the UK maker specification does not name the GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker gives no numeric suffix
AI engine–Qualcomm AI engine
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.LPDDR5X RAM at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.0 storage; UK 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology with a large vapour chamber and multiple graphite layersXiaomi Wing-type IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3.2×2.6×
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 LeicaLeica Summilux, Light Fusion 900, 50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, 23 mm equivalent focal length, 1/1.31-inch sensor, seven-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view and autofocus down to 5 cmLeica 50 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent focal length, 115° field of view and six-element lens
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 reviewsLeica floating 50 MP, f/2.0, OIS, 60 mm equivalent focal length and six-element lens; focusing from 10 cm to infinity
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, 21 mm equivalent focal length and 90° field of view
Zoom3.2× optical telephoto (TechAdvisor, Android Central and Tom's Guide); maker-stated digital zoom up to 70×2.6× optical telephoto identified by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews; maker lists 23 mm main and 60 mm telephoto and up to 60× digital zoom
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 sheet8K at 24/30 fps; 4K at 24/30/60 fps; Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps; Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit log; slow motion HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoDolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modes4K or Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps; HDR10+ video, teleprompter and time-lapse selfie
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 and Vibrant styles, Leica filters, ProFocus motion and eye tracking, Lightning Burst, Dynamic Shots, master portraits, night and 50 MP modes on all rear cameras, macro, Fastshot, Supermoon, RAW/DNG/HEIF/JPEG, Movie mode, ShootSteady, Dual Video and Ultra Night Video
Battery and charging
Battery4,820 mAh5,240 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 chips5,240 mAh typical UK Xiaomi Surge Battery; maker laboratory claim of up to 25 hours video playback and approximately 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles; Surge P3 charging and G1 battery-management chips
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 HyperCharge; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC 2.0; separate Xiaomi 90 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging50 W wireless turbo charging50 W wireless HyperCharge with compatible Xiaomi wireless charging set sold separately
Charges other devices10 W reverse wireless charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight229 g191 g
Thickness8.38 mm8.08 mm
Height × width162.9 × 74.6 mm152.3 × 71.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsCeramic back; aluminium sides described by TechAdvisor6M42 high-strength aluminium frame and glass back; Liquid Silver uses heat-moulded glass with wave texture and a plated aluminium frame
ColoursCeramic White and Ceramic Black in the UK specification; additional Chinese colours described in reviews are not UK configurationsBlack, White, Green and Liquid Silver; main dimensions and weight are for Black/White/Green, while Liquid Silver is 8.48 mm thick and weighs 192 g
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; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI 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, IR blaster, laser-focus sensor, barometer and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio certificationStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Microphones–Four-microphone array with surround sound recording
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 based on Android 13Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
Software updatesReviews agree on three Android updates but differ on security duration; Android Central reports five years, while TechAdvisor and Tom's Guide report fourFour Android version upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
AI features–Regional HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers, creativity and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access and updates
In the boxPhone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G SA/NSA and LTE with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n785G SA/NSA, LTE, UMTS and GSM; 4×4 MIMO; Xiaomi Surge T1S tuner and antenna array
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrierDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
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 7/6E/6 capability depends on region and network; 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 and LC3
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB-C; no 3.5 mm headphone socket (TechAdvisor)USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
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, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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