Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Pro

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Xiaomi 13 compared with Xiaomi 13 Pro
XiaomiXiaomi 13XiaomiXiaomi 13 Pro
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2022December 2022
Display
Screen size6.36″6.73″
Resolution2400 × 10803200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness414 pixels per inch521 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits1,900 nits
Display typeFlat AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak
Always-on displaySupported, according to the UK maker FAQ–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5, confirmed by the maker FAQ; TechRadar's design section calls it Victus, while its display section correctly says Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresAdaptiveSync 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 sensingAdaptiveSync 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 sensors
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.19 GHz using Cortex-X3/A715/A710/A510; Hexagon processorQualcomm 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
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; the UK maker pages do not give a model numberAdreno 740 identified by Android Central; the UK maker specification does not name the GPU
Storage type8/12 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.12 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.
CoolingLiquidCool vapour chamber with multiple graphite layersLiquidCool Technology with a large vapour chamber and multiple graphite layers
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3.2×3.2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony 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 HyperOISSony 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 Leica
Ultra wide camera12 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 overview50 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view and autofocus down to 5 cm
Telephoto camera10 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 TechAdvisor50 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 reviews
Front camera32 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 focus32 MP, f/2.0, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels; 89.6° field of view
Zoom3.2× optical telephoto (TechRadar and TechAdvisor); digital zoom up to 30× for photos and 15× for video in the maker FAQ3.2× optical telephoto (TechAdvisor, Android Central and Tom's Guide); maker-stated digital zoom up to 70×
Video recording8K 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 sheetDolby 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 sheet
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Dolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modesDolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modes
Camera featuresLeica 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 effectsLeica 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 effects
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,820 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical non-removable battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips4,820 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips
Wired charging67 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 FAQ120 W HyperCharge with included charger; maker laboratory claims of 19 minutes to full in Boost mode and 24 minutes in Standard mode
Wireless charging50 W turbo wireless charging; specification and FAQ give 48 minutes to full charge, while the overview gives 53 minutes50 W wireless turbo charging
Charges other devices10 W reverse wireless charging10 W reverse wireless charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g (better)229 g
Thickness7.98 mm (better)8.38 mm
Height × width152.8 × 71.5 mm162.9 × 74.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGlass back and aluminium-alloy frame and buttons, confirmed by the UK FAQ; 189 g in the UK specification takes precedence over conflicting review weightsCeramic back; aluminium sides described by TechAdvisor
ColoursWhite, Black and Flora Green listed on the UK specification; UK launch reviews reported retail availability only in BlackCeramic White and Ceramic Black in the UK specification; additional Chinese colours described in reviews are not UK configurations
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 and flicker sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster, barometer and flicker sensor
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby AtmosDual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 based on Android 13MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updatesLaunch reviews disagree on security duration; TechRadar says three Android generations and five security years, while TechAdvisor describes Xiaomi's usual three/four-year policyReviews agree on three Android updates but differ on security duration; Android Central reports five years, while TechAdvisor and Tom's Guide report four
In the boxPhone, 67 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card
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 with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM support depends on country and carrierTwo nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrier
Wi-FiWi-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 DirectWi-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 Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC
NFCSupports Google Pay, subject to market availabilitySupported
USBUSB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C; no 3.5 mm headphone socket (TechAdvisor)
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; A-GPS and network positioning

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