The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a camera-focused flagship from Xiaomi. It was announced in China on December 11, 2022, and went on sale there on December 14. The global launch followed at MWC in February 2023, and India got it in March. In Europe, it launched at €1,299.90 for 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is not sold in the US. Xiaomi’s European stores no longer sell it.
Design and display
The phone has a curved 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels. It is an LTPO panel that adjusts its refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. Peak brightness reaches 1,900 nits, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the front, and the back is ceramic. Global colors are Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. The phone is IP68 rated and weighs 229 grams. It measures 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.38 mm.
Performance
The 13 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a prime core at up to 3.19 GHz. It pairs LPDDR5X RAM with UFS 4.0 storage. Global models have 12 GB of RAM with 256 or 512 GB of storage. China also got 8 GB versions.
There is no microSD slot and no headphone jack. Notebookcheck measured a USB 2.0 port. Other features include stereo speakers, an IR blaster, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3.
Cameras
The Leica camera system uses a 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor. It has 50 megapixels, an f/1.9 lens and HyperOIS. The 50MP telephoto camera has a floating 75mm lens with OIS. It can also focus as close as 10 cm. A 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus completes the set.
- Rear video: up to 8K at 24 fps, or 4K at 60 fps with Dolby Vision
- Front camera: 32MP, video up to 1080p at 30 fps
- Digital zoom up to 70x
Battery and charging
The battery holds 4,820 mAh. Xiaomi includes a 120W charger in the box. In boost mode, it charges fully in 19 minutes, according to Xiaomi. Wireless charging runs at 50W, and reverse wireless charging at 10W.
Software and updates
The phone shipped with MIUI 14 based on Android 13. Xiaomi’s update page lists security support until March 2028. Xiaomi did not state a number of Android upgrades for this model.
Should you buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
The Xiaomi 13 Pro suits buyers who want a 1-inch main camera and very fast charging. It is no longer sold in Xiaomi’s European stores, so stock depends on other sellers. The slow USB 2.0 port is a drawback for people who move large video files.
