Xiaomi just unveiled its latest flagship phones – 13 and 13 Pro. Both devices are powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on TSMC’s 4nm process.
For now, though, they will only be launched in China and hopefully, a global release will follow soon.
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro details
The Xiaomi 13 Pro’s display is the same as its predecessor’s 6.73-inch QHD LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
As for the cameras, the new flagship series features the 1-inch Sony IMX989, 1.6µm sensor from the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is now paired with a Leica-branded lens with an f/1.9 aperture and Hyper OIS.
The phone also features Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers with Dolby’s new head tracking feature, IR blaster, and IP68 dust and water protection.
The next one is the vanilla model. It boasts a 6.36-inch FHD+ OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also features Dolby Atmos stereo speakers with Dolby Head Tracking, an IR blaster, and IP68 certification against water and dust.
However, the vanilla version settles for standard glass on its back and comes in Black, Light Green, Light Blue, Gray, and White with flashy colors like Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue but only the Light Blue option is made of leather.
Here are the quick specs of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro:
| Component | Xiaomi 13 Pro | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8/12GB | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Display | 6.73-inch QHD LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.36-inch FHD+ OLED 120Hz |
| Battery | 4820mAh 120W fast charging | 4500mAh 67W fast charging |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main camera 50MP telephoto 50MP ultrawide | 50MP main camera 10MP telephoto 12MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Color/s | White, Black, Green, and Light Blue (leather back) | Black, Light Green, Light Blue( leather back), Gray, White, Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue |
Pricing and Availability
- Xiaomi 13 Pro –
- 8 + 128GB – CNY 4,999 (around PHP 39,900)
- 8 + 256GB – CNY 5,399 (around PHP 43,100)
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 5,799 (around PHP 46,300)
- 12 + 512GB – CNY 6,299 (around PHP 50,300)
- Xiaomi 13 –
- 8 + 128GB – CNY 3,999 (around PHP 32,000)
- 8 + 256GB – CNY 4,299 (around PHP 34,300)
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 4,599 (around PHP 36,700)
- 12 + 512GB – CNY 4,999 (around PHP 39,900)
The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are up for pre-orders in China and will be available on December 14.
*Prices in PHP are direct conversions using the exchange rate at the time the content was published.
These are not indicative of actual local pricing and don’t include additional costs like taxes, etc.
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