XIAOMI LOVE - Xiaomi 13 Pro

This could be the new Android camera champion - here's why it's a contender for the flagship crown

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Display 6.73-inch 3200x1440 1900nits 120Hz AMOLED

CPU Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

RAM 12GB

Capacity 256GB/ 512GB

OS Android 13, MIUI 14

Camera Leica 1-inch 50MP main, Leica 75mm 50MP telephoto, Leica 50MP ultra-wide rear; 32MP in-display front

Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

Weatherproofing IP68

Battery 4820mAh

Dimensions 162.9x74.6x8.38mm

Weight 229g

With pricing that sits close to its Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra competition, the Xiaomi 13 Pro quickly qualifies its position with a stunning Leica-supported triple camera and much faster-charging technology. But can it convince would-be customers to steer away from Samsung?

Outside of China, there's just the one finish of the Xiaomi 13 Pro available: 'Ceramic Black', which is certainly a sensible description because: 1) the back is finished in ceramic and 2) it's sort of black. It also bloomin' loves fingerprints, which is a downer quite frankly.

Set within this ceramic rear is a square camera module, which is much deeper black finish, adorned with a Leica logo and it looks really smart. We far prefer this look compared to the earlier Xiaomi 12 Pro's far more visible camera lenses - here they're hidden, much like a fancy car's blacked-out rear windows. Very smart.