Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Released April 2023

A 6.73-inch Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone with four Leica-tuned rear cameras and a main camera with two aperture settings. This entry uses the global 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration.

Screen: 6.73″
Display: LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 512 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 5×
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 227 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the versatile rear cameras, detailed display and fast performance. TechAdvisor and Expert Reviews find the selfie camera weaker and criticise MIUI on their Chinese units, while Android Central finds less clutter in the global software. All find good daily endurance, though Expert Reviews records comparatively weak video-playback battery life.

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

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.73″
Resolution: 3200 × 1440
Sharpness: 521 pixels per inch
Panel: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,600 nits
Display type: 3D-curved WQHD+ AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail: Global 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 protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features: Dynamic 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

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 512 GB
CPU: Qualcomm 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.
GPU: Adreno 740 identified by Android Central; maker pages say Adreno without a model number
Storage type: 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.
Cooling: Loop LiquidCool Technology

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 50 MP
Telephoto camera: 50 MP
Optical zoom: 5×
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: Sony 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 camera: Sony 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 camera: Two 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 camera: 32 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; maker FAQ gives 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm four-in-one pixels
Zoom: Maker FAQ gives optical 0.5×/1×/3.2×/5×, photos up to 120× and video up to 15×
Video recording: All 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 video: Global 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 features: Leica 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

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 90 W
Wireless charging: Up to 50 W
Battery life detail: 5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi Surge battery-management system; non-removable, according to maker FAQ
Wired charging: 90 W turbo charging with included 90 W adapter; QC2/QC3/QC3+/QC4 and PD2/PD3 protocols in the maker FAQ
Wireless charging: 50 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 devices: Reverse wireless charging confirmed by maker; wattage unpublished on the global specification and FAQ

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 227 g
Thickness: 9.06 mm
Height × width: 163.18 × 74.64 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Second-generation nano-tech rear material and 6-series aircraft aluminium frame/buttons, according to maker FAQ; vegan-leather finish described by reviews
Colours: Black and Olive Green in the global specification; Chinese White review units are regional variants
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, barometer, flicker sensor and laser autofocus
Speakers: Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MIUI 14 based on Android 13; global maker FAQ confirms Google services, unlike the Chinese units initially reviewed
Software updates: Three Android OS updates and four years of security updates reported by Android Central; TechAdvisor's earlier review described this policy as unconfirmed
In the box: Phone, 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 network: 5G SA/NSA and LTE; global bands include LTE 20/28 and 5G n20/n28/n78
SIM: Two nano-SIMs; no eSIM configuration listed
Wi-Fi: Wi-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
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0; maker FAQ additionally lists LC3 and LHDC 2.0/3.0/4.0
NFC: Supported
USB: USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG and DisplayPort 1.2 video output, according to maker FAQ; no 3.5 mm socket
Positioning: GPS 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

Storage options

Storage
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Four rear cameras, including 3.2× and 5× optical telephotos
Main camera switches between f/1.9 and f/4.0
USB video output and wired, wireless and reverse wireless charging

Cons

Thick 9.06 mm and heavy 227 g body
No microSD expansion
Front camera lacks 4K video

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 8 Pro	6.7″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G3	12 GB	128 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	5×	5,050 mAh	213 g	Oct 2023
SonyXperia 1 V	6.5″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	12 GB	256 GB	48 MP	5.2×	5,000 mAh	187 g	Jun 2023
GooglePixel 7 Pro	6.7″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G2	12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	5×	5,000 mAh	212 g	Oct 2022

Newer model: Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Sources

Photo: i02.appmifile.com

Xiaomi 13 Ultra in Black and Olive Green, rear finishes and front; official Xiaomi product image.: i02.appmifile.com/57_operator_sg/23/05/2023/e0f444f190acfcb56bdf2d77d8f4f9ea.png
Xiaomi 13 Ultra in Olive Green, front at an angle; official Xiaomi product image.: i02.appmifile.com/mi-com-product/fly-birds/xiaomi-13-ultra/pc/09e8c723bd1cf5fc2…

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