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Xiaomi has pulled back the curtain on its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 13T Pro alongside the more affordable Xiaomi 13T. Aimed at users who are keen on visual artistry, the device comes with a suite of features that promise to redefine the smartphone experience. From its collaboration with Leica for the camera system to its robust performance capabilities, the 13T Pro is designed to be a comprehensive package. Here’s a detailed look at what the new device brings to the table.

Xiaomi 13T Pro: Design and Build

  • Dimensions:
    • Meadow Green, Black: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.49mm
    • Alpine Blue: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.62mm
  • Weight:
    • Meadow Green, Black: 206g
    • Alpine Blue: 200g
  • Material: Xiaomi BioComfort vegan leather|Glass back
  • Front Glass: Corning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5
  • IP Rating: IP68
  • Colours: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, Black

The 13T Pro comes in three distinct colours, each with its own unique texture. The Alpine Blue variant features Xiaomi BioComfort vegan leather, offering a soft and premium feel. The device also boasts an IP68 rating, ensuring water and dust resistance.

Camera Capabilities

  • Main Camera: LEICA VARIO-SUMMICRON 1:1.9-2.2/15-50mm ASPH.
  • 24mm Leica Main Camera:
    • 50MP wide angle
    • 1/1.28” sensor size
    • 1.22μm pixel size, 2.44μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel
    • f/1.9, 7P aspherical lens, OIS
    • Supports HDR10+ and 8K video recording
  • 50mm Leica Telephoto Camera:
    • 50MP
    • f/1.9, 5P aspherical lens
  • 15mm Leica Ultra-wide Camera:
    • 12MP
    • f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens
  • Front Camera:
    • 20MP
    • f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens
    • Night mode, Portrait mode, HDR

The camera system is one of the standout features of the 13T Pro. Developed in collaboration with Leica, the device offers a range of professional photographic features, including Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look. These features automatically adjust the image according to lighting conditions, providing a unique Leica quality and character.

Display Features

  • Size: Up to 144Hz FHD+ 6.67” CrystalRes AMOLED display
  • Resolution: 20:9, 2712 x 1220, 446 ppi
  • Brightness: HBM 1200 nits (typ), 2600 nits (peak)
  • Colour Gamut: DCI-P3
  • Additional Features: Pro HDR display, Dolby Vision®️, HDR10+

The device comes with a 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display, offering a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The high brightness mode and DCI-P3 colour gamut ensure a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.

Performance and Battery

  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
  • RAM and Storage: 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB
  • Battery: 5000mAh (typ)
  • Charging: Xiaomi 120W HyperCharge
  • Operating System: MIUI 14 based on Android 13

The 13T Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset, promising robust performance across tasks. The device also supports Xiaomi’s 120W HyperCharge technology, allowing for a full charge in just 19 minutes.

Connectivity and Additional Features

  • SIM: Dual SIM
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 capability
  • NFC: Supports NFC
  • Bluetooth: BLUETOOTH®️ 5.4
  • Network: 5G: Supports NSA + SA

The device offers a range of connectivity options, including dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 7 capability, and 5G support.

Price and availability

Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13T will be available in three colour options: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green and Black.

Xiaomi 13T Pro comes with 3 storage variants (12+256G, 12+512G and 16+1TB).

  • 12+256G – £649; available on mi.com from 26 September 15:30 CET.
  • 12+512G – £699; available on Very, Amazon, 3UK, Vodafone Ireland, Harvey Norman, mi.com and Xiaomi Stores. The device will be available on mi.com on 26 September 15:30 CET, from Vodafone Ireland and Harvey Norman from 27 September to 15 October, and on other channels from 27 September. The device will be available from 3UK from 06 October.
  • 16+1TB – £799; available on mi.com from 26 September 15:30 CET.

The 12+516G device will also come with an Early Bird Offer:

  • From 26 September to 09 October, mi.com will provide buyers a free Xiaomi Pad 6 as a gift with the purchase.
  • From 27 September to 10 October, Very, Amazon, Vodafone Ireland and Harvey Norman will also provide buyers a free Xiaomi Pad 6 as a gift with the purchase.
  • From 11 October to 31 December, mi.com and Xiaomi Store will provide UK buyers with a free Xiaomi Air Fryer as a gift with the purchase. From 20 October to 31 December, 3UK will also provide UK buyers with a free Xiaomi Air Fryer as a gift with the purchase.

Xiaomi 13T 8+256G will be available for £549 from Curry’s, Very, Amazon, Eir, Tesco IE, Harvey Normanmi.com and Xiaomi Stores. The device will be available on mi.com from 26 September 15:30 CET, and on other channels from 27 September. From 26 September to 09 October, mi.com will have an early bird offer giving buyers a £50 discount voucher. From 27 September to 31 December, Curry’s will also provide buyers with a free Redmi Pad as a gift with the purchase.

Final Thoughts

The Xiaomi 13T Pro appears to be a well-rounded device, offering a blend of design, performance, and camera capabilities. Its collaboration with Leica for the camera system is particularly noteworthy, promising a professional-grade photography experience. With its robust specifications and features, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is poised to be a strong contender in the flagship smartphone market.

Xiaomi 13T Pro vs Xiaomi 13T Specification Comparison

Feature CategoryXiaomi 13T ProXiaomi 13T
Design
Dimensions– Meadow Green, Black: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.49mm
– Alpine Blue: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.62mm
– Meadow Green, Black: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.49mm
– Alpine Blue: 162.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.62mm
Weight– Meadow Green, Black: 206g
– Alpine Blue: 200g
– Meadow Green, Black: 197g
– Alpine Blue: 193g
MaterialXiaomi BioComfort vegan leather|Glass backXiaomi BioComfort vegan leather|Glass back
Front GlassCorning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5Corning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5
IP RatingIP68IP68
ColoursAlpine Blue, Meadow Green, BlackAlpine Blue, Meadow Green, Black
Camera
Main CameraLEICA VARIO-SUMMICRON 1:1.9-2.2/15-50mm ASPH.LEICA VARIO-SUMMICRON 1:1.9-2.2/15-50mm ASPH.
24mm Leica Main Camera50MP wide angle, 1/1.28” sensor size, 1.22μm pixel size, 2.44μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, f/1.9, 7P aspherical lens, OIS50MP wide angle, 1/1.28” sensor size, 1.22μm pixel size, 2.44μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, f/1.9, 7P aspherical lens, OIS
Additional Camera Features– 50mm Leica telephoto camera: 50MP, f/1.9, 5P aspherical lens
– 15mm Leica ultra-wide camera: 12MP, f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens
– Two Leica photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look & Leica Vibrant Look
– Leica custom photographic styles
– Master-lens system: 35mm Documentary lens, 50mm Swirly bokeh lens, 90mm Soft focus lens
– Xiaomi ProFocus
– Night mode
– 50mm Leica telephoto camera: 50MP, f/1.9, 5P aspherical lens
– 15mm Leica ultra-wide camera: 12MP, f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens
– Two Leica photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look & Leica Vibrant Look
– Leica custom photographic styles
– Master-lens system: 35mm Documentary lens, 50mm Swirly bokeh lens, 90mm Soft focus lens
– Xiaomi ProFocus
– Night mode
Front Camera20MP, f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens, Night mode, Portrait mode, HDR20MP, f/2.2, 5P aspherical lens, Night mode, Portrait mode, HDR
Display
Display TypeUp to 144Hz FHD+ 6.67” CrystalRes AMOLED displayUp to 144Hz FHD+ 6.67” CrystalRes AMOLED display
Resolution20:9, 2712 x 1220, 446 ppi20:9, 2712 x 1220, 446 ppi
BrightnessHBM 1200 nits (typ), 2600 nits (peak)HBM 1200 nits (typ), 2600 nits (peak)
Additional Display FeaturesPro HDR display, Dolby Vision®, HDR10+, Adaptive reading mode, Up to 2880Hz PWM dimmingPro HDR display, Dolby Vision®, HDR10+, Adaptive reading mode, Up to 2880Hz PWM dimming
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9200+MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
RAM and Storage12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB
Operating SystemMIUI 14 based on Android 13MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Battery & Charging
Battery5000mAh (typ)5000mAh (typ)
ChargingXiaomi 120W HyperCharge67W turbo charging
Audio
AudioDual speakers, Dolby Atmos®Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos®
Connectivity
ConnectivityDual SIM, Wi-Fi 7 capability, Supports NFC, BLUETOOTH® 5.4, 5G: Supports NSA + SADual SIM, Wi-Fi 6 capability, Supports NFC, BLUETOOTH® 5.4, 5G: Supports NSA + SA
Performance●         MediaTek Dimensity 9200+●         MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
– 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process – 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process
– Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU – Arm Mali-G610 GPU
●         LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 4.0 storage●         LPDDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage
– 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB8 – 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB8
●         MIUI 14 based on Android 13●         MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Battery & Charging●         5000mAh (typ) battery●         5000mAh (typ) battery
●         Xiaomi 120W HyperCharge●         67W turbo charging
Audio●         Dual speakers●         Dual speakers
●         Dolby Atmos®●         Dolby Atmos®
Connectivity●         Dual SIM9●         Dual SIM9
●         Wi-Fi 7 capability10●         Wi-Fi 6 capability10
●         Supports NFC11●         Supports NFC11
●         BLUETOOTH® 5.4●         BLUETOOTH® 5.4
●         5G: Supports NSA + SA●         5G: Supports NSA + SA
●         Bands:●         Bands:
– 5G: – 5G:
n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78
– 4G: LTE FDD – 4G: LTE FDD
B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66
– 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41
– 3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 – 3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
– 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz – 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz

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