Xiaomi simply introduced its newest flagship collection – the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Professional. Each handsets run on Qualcomm’s newest and biggest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based mostly on TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing course of. Maybe extra importantly, the 2 gadgets supply a considerable improve within the digicam division and flaunt a brand new design. They’re solely launching in China, however we anticipate them to be launched globally quickly sufficient.
Xiaomi 13 Professional
For all intents and functions, the Xiaomi 13 Professional’s show stays unchanged. The Xiaomi 12 Professional had a 6.73-inch show, and now we have the identical one with virtually similar specs. These embrace a 120Hz variable refresh fee because it’s an LTPO panel, 1440 x 3200px decision, HDR10+, Dolby Imaginative and prescient, HLG and 1920Hz DC dimming in opposition to aggressive PWM. The show additionally has an ambient colour temperature sensor that enables it to regulate the colour temperature on the fly.
The one improve right here is the marketed most and peak brightness. The brand new 13 Professional’s show can illuminate the entire floor space at 1,200 nits, whereas the height brightness enhance throughout HDR video playback, for instance, can attain 1,900 nits.
The aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is paired with LPDDR5X reminiscence and next-generation UFS 4.0 storage.
So far as cameras go, the Xiaomi 13 Professional as soon as once more incorporates a triple 50MP setup on the again, however with notable upgrades. The well-known 1-inch Sony IMX989, 1.6µm sensor from the Xiaomi 12S Extremely is now paired with a Leica-branded lens with an f/1.9 aperture and Hyper OIS.
The telephoto digicam additionally will get a stable improve. It is once more 50MP however with an extra 3x zoom attain and Leica Floating Lens aspect, however with a barely smaller f/2.0 opening. The attention-grabbing bit is that it has an in depth focusing distance of simply 10 cm.
The ultrawide does not get any new fancy tech – it is the great previous 50MP, f/2.2, 14mm unit with macro assist, which suggests AF is on the menu, too.
Battery will get a slight bump to 4,820 mAh and is paired with Xiaomi’s Surge G1 chip permitting secure 120W wired charging and 50W wi-fi charging. There’s additionally the standard 10W reverse wi-fi charging. Nothing new right here.
Different options embrace Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo audio system with Dolby’s new head monitoring function, IR blaster and, in fact, IP68 mud and water safety, which is a brand new addition to Xiaomi’s mainstream flagship collection.
Xiaomi 13 Professional in all colours
The machine is available in 4 paint jobs over the ceramic again – White, Black, Inexperienced and a few form of Gentle Blue, which is a leather-based iteration and never ceramic. The digicam island is now square-ish with oval corners.
Xiaomi 13
The Xiaomi 13’s show is now barely greater, measuring 6.36″ in diagonal and has primarily the identical specs as earlier than – 1080 x 2400px decision, 120Hz refresh fee (no granular management obtainable as it isn’t LTPO), Dolby Imaginative and prescient, HDR10+ and HLG assist and is aided by an ambient colour temperature sensor. Nonetheless, the OLED panel matches the 13 Professional’s most and peak brightness – 1,200 and 1,900 nits, respectively.
The digicam setup on the again additionally will get the Leica remedy on all of its cameras. The principle unit is 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm and Hyper OIS. Extra importantly, we now have a correct telephoto on board, which was the Xiaomi 12’s major downside. There is a 10MP OIS-aided digicam with a Leica lens, f/2.0 aperture and native 3x zoom. The ultrawide is now 12MP with an f/2.2 aperture, probably with out autofocus assist.
The battery setup is similar, too – a 4,500 mAh cell able to 67W quick wired charging, 50W wi-fi charging and 10W reverse wi-fi charging.
The Xiaomi 13’s bonus options additionally embrace Dolby Atmos stereo audio system with Dolby Head Monitoring, an IR blaster and IP68 certification in opposition to water and dirt.
Xiaomi 13 major colours
In contrast to the Professional, the vanilla model settles for traditional glass on its again and is available in Black, Gentle Inexperienced, Gentle Blue, Grey and White. Extra flashy colours are additionally obtainable – Pink, Yellow, Inexperienced and Blue however solely the Gentle Blue possibility is fabricated from leather-based, similar to the Pre. And although the again design of the digicam island is similar to the 13 Professional, the vanilla 13 stands out with a shiny, flat aspect body with iPhone-esque vibes.
Xiaomi 13
Pricing and availability
The 2 telephones are up for pre-order in China with shipments beginning December 14. The Xiaomi 13 in its base 8/128GB trim is CNY3,999 ($575), whereas the highest 12/512GB version is 4,999 ($720). The center 8/256GB and 12/256GB models are CNY4,299 and CNY4,599, respectively.
The Xiaomi 13 Professional’s most reasonably priced 8/128GB model is 4,999 ($720) with the roomiest 12/512GB prices CNY6,299 ($900). Worldwide availability and pricing shall be introduced in a while.
