Xiaomi 13

Released December 2022

A 6.36-inch phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and three Leica-tuned cameras, including a dedicated telephoto. The UK specification lists 8 GB or 12 GB RAM with 256 GB storage, plus 67 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.

Model history · 4 models, 2020–2022

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2022Xiaomi 13

Screen: 6.36″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 3.2×
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 189 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the compact build, fast performance, display and main-camera photos, while Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews find the ultra wide less convincing and criticise software clutter. Battery opinions differ: TechRadar finds comfortable all-day endurance, while Tech Advisor calls it middling and Expert Reviews reports weaker video endurance than rivals.

From techradar.com, techadvisor.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.36″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 414 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 1,900 nits
Display type: Flat AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail: 1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits peak
Always-on display: Supported, according to the UK maker FAQ
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, confirmed by the maker FAQ; TechRadar's design section calls it Victus, while its display section correctly says Glass 5
Display features: AdaptiveSync 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 sensing

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm; eight cores up to 3.19 GHz using Cortex-X3/A715/A710/A510; Hexagon processor
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno GPU; the UK maker pages do not give a model number
Storage type: 8/12 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.
Cooling: LiquidCool vapour chamber with multiple graphite layers

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 10 MP
Optical zoom: 3.2×
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: Sony 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 HyperOIS
Ultra wide camera: 12 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 overview
Telephoto camera: 10 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 TechAdvisor
Front camera: 32 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 focus
Zoom: 3.2× optical telephoto (TechRadar and TechAdvisor); digital zoom up to 30× for photos and 15× for video in the maker FAQ
Video recording: 8K 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 sheet
Front video: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Dolby Vision up to 1080p 30 fps; teleprompter and vlog modes
Camera features: Leica 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 effects

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 67 W
Wireless charging: Up to 50 W
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh typical non-removable battery; Xiaomi Surge charging and battery-management chips
Wired charging: 67 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 FAQ
Wireless charging: 50 W turbo wireless charging; specification and FAQ give 48 minutes to full charge, while the overview gives 53 minutes
Charges other devices: 10 W reverse wireless charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 189 g
Thickness: 7.98 mm
Height × width: 152.8 × 71.5 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Glass back and aluminium-alloy frame and buttons, confirmed by the UK FAQ; 189 g in the UK specification takes precedence over conflicting review weights
Colours: White, Black and Flora Green listed on the UK specification; UK launch reviews reported retail availability only in Black
Water resistance detail: IP68 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
Biometrics: In-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, X-axis linear motor, infrared blaster and flicker sensor
Speakers: Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Software updates: Launch reviews disagree on security duration; TechRadar says three Android generations and five security years, while TechAdvisor describes Xiaomi's usual three/four-year policy
In the box: Phone, 67 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G SA/NSA and LTE with 4×4 MIMO; UK bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIM: Two nano-SIMs, or one nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM support depends on country and carrier
Wi-Fi: Wi-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 Direct
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; AAC, LDAC and LHDC
NFC: Supports Google Pay, subject to market availability
USB: USB-C with OTG; no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning: GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GPS and network positioning

Storage options

Storage	Memory
256 GB	8 GB
256 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Dedicated telephoto camera with OIS
Wired, wireless and reverse wireless charging
IP68 water and dust resistance

Cons

Front camera video limited to 1080p
No microSD expansion
Glossy glass back collects fingerprints

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusOnePlus 10 Pro	6.7″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	48 MP	3.3×	5,000 mAh	200.5 g	Jan 2022
SamsungGalaxy S21 FE 5G	6.4″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 888	6 GB – 8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	12 MP	3×	4,500 mAh	177 g	Jan 2022
SonyXperia 1 IV	6.5″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	12 GB	256 GB	12 MP	5.2×	5,000 mAh	185 g	Jun 2022

Previous model: Xiaomi 12. Newer model: Xiaomi 14.

Sources

Photo: i02.appmifile.com

Xiaomi 13 in Black, front and rear; official Xiaomi UK product image: i05.appmifile.com/394_item_uk/25/05/2023/c6d2a6d43e950c4f586b26fb0fa2d3ab.png

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