Xiaomi Xiaomi 13T vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 15T Pro
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| XiaomiXiaomi 13T | XiaomiXiaomi 15T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2023 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.83″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 | 2772 × 1280 (better) |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch | 447 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 3,200 nits (better) |
| Display type | Flat CrystalRes AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and AdaptiveSync | Flat AMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 1.5 mm bezels with LIPO technology |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 1,200 nits HBM typical; 2,600 nits peak | 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen; 16,000-level automatic brightness |
| Always-on display | – | Smart AOD can activate when the user's face is detected |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | 30/60/90/120/144 Hz adaptive refresh; touch sampling up to 480 Hz; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, 68 billion colours and 2,880 Hz PWM dimming | DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, wet-touch support, adaptive colours and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) |
| CPU | Eight 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 | 3 nm; one Cortex-X925 up to 3.73 GHz, three Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHz and four Cortex-A720 up to 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 | Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| AI engine | – | MediaTek NPU 890 |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 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. | LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1; UK 12 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/512 GB or 12 GB/1 TB |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology; 5,000 mm² stainless steel vapour chamber and multilayer graphite sheets | Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2× | 5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | Leica 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 | Leica Summilux, Light Fusion 900, 50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, 23 mm equivalent, 1/1.31-inch sensor and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels; seven-element lens |
| Ultra wide camera | Leica 12 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, 15 mm equivalent, f/2.2, 5P lens and fixed focus | Leica 12 MP, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 120° field of view |
| 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 | Leica 5x Pro telephoto, 50 MP, f/3.0, OIS and 115 mm equivalent |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, 0.8 µm pixels, 78° field of view and 5P lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, 0.64 µm pixels and 4-in-1 binning to 1.28 µm |
| Zoom | 2× optical telephoto (Notebookcheck); maker specifies 50 mm equivalent and up to 20× digital zoom | 5× optical telephoto, 10× optical-level zoom and up to 100× digital zoom; optical-level zoom is not optical zoom |
| Video recording | Rear 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; video LOG format, Pro mode, teleprompter and slow motion up to 960 fps | 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30/60/120 fps, with 120 fps limited to the main camera; Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; 10-bit log at 4K 60 fps and HDR10+ across focal lengths; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps |
| Front video | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; HDR up to 1080p 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; HDR10+, teleprompter and time-lapse selfie |
| Camera features | Leica Authentic and Vibrant styles, custom styles and filters; Master-lens portrait system; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; RAW DNG, HEIF and JPEG | Leica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, watermark and shutter sound; ProFocus motion and eye tracking, Lightning Burst, master portraits, night mode, 50 MP main and telephoto modes, super macro, Supermoon, RAW/HEIF/JPEG, LUT import and Ultra Night Video |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 16 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical; maker claims up to 5 hours of 1080p recording and 100 hours of music playback | Xiaomi Surge Battery with 64-layer protection; maker laboratory claim of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles and up to 15.29 hours continuous use |
| Wired charging | 67 W turbo charging; maker claims 42 minutes from 1% to full under laboratory conditions | 90 W HyperCharge with Surge P3 chip; PD3.0 and PD2.0; maker laboratory full-charge time of 36 minutes in boost mode; separate Xiaomi 90 W adaptor or above recommended |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging (Notebookcheck) | 50 W Xiaomi Surge wireless charging; maker laboratory full-charge time of 56 minutes; compatible wireless charger sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 197 g (better) | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.49 mm | 7.96 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.2 × 75.7 mm | 162.7 × 77.9 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | 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. | High-strength aluminium alloy frame and fibreglass back cover |
| Colours | Black, Meadow Green and Alpine Blue | Black, Gray and Mocha Gold |
| 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 | IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 3 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, infrared blaster, flicker sensor, colour sensor and X-axis linear vibration motor | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear motor |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Microphones | – | Three-microphone array with stereo recording |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 14 based on Android 13 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by TechRadar; maker schedules HyperOS 3 OTA from the end of October 2025 |
| AI features | – | Regional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features need internet access |
| Software updates | Four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security patches promised in maker launch article | – |
| In the box | Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick start guide, warranty card, safety information and protective case | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NSA and SA; 4G, 3G and 2G | 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Xiaomi Astral Communication with Surge T1S tuner; regional Offline Communication supports voice calls up to 1.9 km in open unobstructed conditions with SIM, Xiaomi account and Bluetooth; not intended for emergency communications |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on region and carrier | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-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 | Wi-Fi 7/6E/6 capability depends on region and local network; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC and ASHA | Bluetooth 6.0 and Dual-Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Supported |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 data transfer (Notebookcheck) | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC L5 and QZSS L1/L5; assisted GNSS | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, GLONASS G1, BeiDou, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning |
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