Xiaomi flagship smartphones 13 and 13 Pro with IP68 water protection are presented
Miscellaneous / / April 05, 2023
Competitors for iPhone 14 and 14 Pro Max.
Xiaomi held a presentation of new flagship smartphones in China. Two models were presented: the base Xiaomi 13 and the top Xiaomi 13 Pro. They have an almost identical design, but different sizes and some specifications.
Xiaomi 13
This novelty at the presentation was constantly compared with the iPhone 14, since both devices are in the segment of relatively compact flagships. And Xiaomi 13, according to the manufacturer, is superior to its competitor from Apple in almost everything.
The device received a glossy metal frame with flat ends. The back panel can be glass or coated with "nano-leather". For the first time there was a moisture protection of the case - IP68.
The display is 6.36 inches, AMOLED E6, with a pixel density of 413 ppi, a frequency of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 1900 nits, and support for HDR10 +, Dolby Vision and HLG.
Xiaomi made a special emphasis on the screen frames - the smartphone has 1.61 mm (top and sides) and 1.81 mm (bottom), while the iPhone 14 has 2.4 mm on all sides.
Responsible for performance is the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with a liquid cooling system for more efficient heat dissipation. RAM - 8 or 12 GB LPDDR5X, built-in memory - 128, 256 or 512 GB UFS 4.0.
The battery has a capacity of 4,500 mAh and provides an average of 1.37 days of battery life. The 67W wired charger allows you to fully charge the Xiaomi 13 in 38 minutes, while the 50W wireless charger can complete it in 48 minutes. There is also a reversible 10 watt.
The main camera includes three modules:
- main 50 MP (Sony IMX800) with new HyperOIS stabilization and 7-element Leica optics;
- telephoto with OIS for 3.2x optical zoom and 30x hybrid digital;
- 12 MP wide-angle module with a 120º viewing angle.
Xiaomi 13 will be available in China at a price of 3999 yuan (≈36,000 rubles) for the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory.
The leather-backed version will only be available in blue, while the glass version will have eight colors at once: three basic (black, white and green) and five bright “limited” ones (red, blue, yellow and etc.).
Xiaomi 13 Pro
The main external difference of this version is a larger screen with curved side edges. He received an LTPO-matrix with a 2K resolution, a pixel density of 522 ppi, a peak brightness of 1900 nits and a refresh rate of 1-120 Hz.
The back panel has symmetrical curves on the sides, making the case more streamlined. There is IP68 water protection and new stereo speakers, like the basic version.
The filling is the same as that of the basic version, but the battery is more capacious - 4,820 mAh with 120 W wired charging. It allows you to charge Xiaomi 13 Pro in just 19 minutes. There is also a 50W wireless.
Smartphone cameras are also different. It has three upgraded modules:
- main 1-inch 50MP sensor with HyperOIS stabilization and 8-element Leica optics;
- telephoto with OIS for 3.2x optical zoom and 70x hybrid digital;
- 50MP wide-angle module with 115º viewing angle and autofocus.
The camera also received a new Cyber Focus mode, which allows you to record clear video in macro mode, focusing on the smallest objects.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro will be available in three versions with a ceramic back and one with a leather cover. Prices start at 4999 yuan (≈45,500 rubles) for 8 + 128 GB.
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