The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is poised to raise the bar for smartphone photography once more. The flagship has the most advanced hardware available right now as well as some image advancements. Even better, the 13 Ultra released internationally in contrast to the 12S Ultra. The focus of this phone is its cameras, so let us start there. Xiaomi refers to the Leica Vario-Summicron 1:1.8-3.0/12-120 ASPH lens as the Leica Vario-Summicron 1:4 cameras on the back, which were created in partnership with Leica and are housed under a single glass dome.
The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were introduced in China last year, and the firm today at MWC officially introduced the flagships to the rest of the world. The two smartphones featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets and Leica cameras started their global distribution at a glamorous event. The 6.36″ tiny OLED display on the Xiaomi 13 has a Full HD+ resolution and a maximum stated brightness of 1,900 nits. The processing for the camera on the back should be fine-tuned using Leica’s expertise. The configuration includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 3x telephoto camera with a 10MP sensor with OIS, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor.
The display on the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the same as that on the Xiaomi 13: it is a 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1440p resolution. An ambient color temperature sensor included inside the screen modifies the color temperature to match the surroundings. The 50MP 1″-type sensor Sony IMX989 is linked with OIS, the 50MP telephoto camera has a 3x zoom range, and the 50MP ultra-wide camera has macro capability and delivers AF. This trio of cameras on the back has received a substantial update. We are pleased to see Xiaomi add official IP68 ingress protection to the new flagship series, which was previously limited to expensive versions sold only in China. We hope that Xiaomi’s long-standing disregard for total water resistance has come to an end.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra, like its predecessor, features a camera module that resembles a round lens, a metal frame, and a leather-covered rear panel. Specifically, Xiaomi claims that antibacterial nanotech silicon leather will achieve a 99% bacterial suppression rate. To highlight the camera module, the upper section of the back panel is somewhat raised. The 6.73-inch, 3200x1440px AMOLED screen on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has an adjustable refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. According to Xiaomi, the panel’s maximum brightness is 2600nits. With up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the phone features the most recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU. It will be available in 12/256GB, 16/512GB, and 16GB/1TB capacities.
In-Depth Technical Details Of Xiaomi 13 Ultra
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body | 163.2×74.6×9.1mm, 227g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant. |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. |
| Display | 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1300nits (HBM), 2600nits (peak), 1440x3200px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 522ppi. |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm). |
| Memory | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.0. |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 (1st Release). |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e. |
| Bluetooth | v5.3. |
| Rear camera | Wide (main): 50MP; Ultra-wide: 50MP; Telephoto: 50MP, 3.2x optical zoom; Telephoto: 50MP, 5x optical zoom; Wide (main): 50MP. |
| Front camera | 32MP. |
| Battery | 5000mAh; 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless. |
| Others | Fingerprint reader (under display); NFC; Infrared port; stereo speakers. |
In-Depth Technical Details Of Xiaomi 13 Pro
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body | 162.9×74.6×8.4mm, 210g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant. |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. |
| Display | 6.73″ LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200nits (HBM), 1900nits (peak), 1440x3200px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 522ppi. |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm). |
| Memory | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1 – 128GB, UFS 4.0 – 256/512GB. |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 (1st Release). |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e. |
| Bluetooth | v5.3. |
| Rear camera | Wide (main): 50.3MP; Telephoto: 50MP, 3.2x optical zoom; Ultra-wide: 50MP. |
| Front camera | 32MP. |
| Battery | 4820mAh; 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless. |
| Others | Fingerprint reader (under display); NFC; Infrared port; stereo speakers. |
In-Depth Technical Details Of Xiaomi 13
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body | 152.8×71.5×8.0mm, 185g; Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant. |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. |
| Display | 6.36″ OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200nits (HBM), 1900nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 414ppi. |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm). |
| Memory | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 4.0. |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 (1st Release). |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e. |
| Bluetooth | v5.3. |
| Rear camera | Wide (main): 50MP; Telephoto: 10MP, 3.2x optical zoom; Ultra-wide: 12MP. |
| Front camera | 32MP. |
| Battery | 4500mAh; 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless. |
| Others | Fingerprint reader (under display); NFC; Infrared port; stereo speakers. |
Conclusion
This smartphone, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, is quite capable. It has a superior display. Outstanding battery life and quick charging. Obviously a powerful chipset. Also excellent speakers. All in a stylish, water-repellent body. But all of the aforementioned would be expected; in our opinion, they are not selling factors at this level. The big draw here is the camera system, and the impressive spec sheet translates into overall real-world performance that is nearly unmatched. Perhaps it makes a few mistakes that can be used by one phone or another to win a single category, such as the mediocre selfies, the gloomy nighttime videos, or the loss of clarity while recording at 60 frames per second. However, it is the most comprehensive cameraphone bundle available.
Further next best flagships is the Xiaomi 13 Pro. We love the ceramic look, and the ingress protection is a nice touch. Then there is a 1440p OLED with 10-bit color depth, dynamic 120Hz refresh, and Dolby Vision compatibility, which is one of the greatest displays in the business. The most recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor offers performance that is unmatched in its class. The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers strong sustained performance, good thermal handling, and will not become warm under any circumstances. A very well-rounded flagship offering is the Xiaomi 13. Xiaomi appears to have learned a lot from the Xiaomi 12 of the previous generation. The 13 is a highly reliable and well-made gadget that has the crucial IP68 ingress protection now. Compared to its predecessor, it boasts a somewhat larger display that particularly excels with respect to brightness and color reproduction. It also offers excellent HDR compatibility for each of the four main formats. Along with the most recent and finest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, the Xiaomi 13 also sports a fantastic dual speaker arrangement. For the Xiaomi 13, Qualcomm’s top chip till date has been really helpful. It offers top-notch all-around performance, incredible efficiency, and a long battery life.