The Xiaomi 13 is a compact flagship phone from Xiaomi. It was announced in China on December 11, 2022, and went on sale there on December 14. The global version followed at MWC in February 2023. In Europe, it launched at €999.90 for 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Xiaomi does not sell it in the US. The phone was still listed for sale in Xiaomi’s official Polish store in October 2026.
Design and display
The Xiaomi 13 has a flat 6.36-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It refreshes at up to 120Hz and reaches 1,900 nits at peak. The panel supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the front. The frame is aluminum, and the global colors have a glass back. Global colors are Black, White and Flora Green. The phone is IP68 rated and weighs 189 grams. It measures 152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm.
Performance
The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a 4nm chip with a top CPU clock of 3.19 GHz. It pairs LPDDR5X RAM with UFS 4.0 storage. Global models come with 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. In China, 128 GB and 512 GB versions were also sold.
There is no microSD slot and no headphone jack. The USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speed. You also get stereo speakers, an IR blaster, NFC, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3.
Cameras
The rear camera system carries Leica branding. The main camera has a 50MP sensor, an f/1.8 lens and optical stabilization. A 10MP telephoto camera with a 75mm equivalent lens adds OIS as well. A 12MP ultrawide camera covers a 15mm view.
- 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
- Two Leica photo styles: Authentic and Vibrant
Battery and charging
The Xiaomi 13 has a 4,500 mAh battery. It supports 67W wired charging, and the charger comes in the box. Xiaomi rates a full charge at 38 minutes. Wireless charging reaches 50W, and 10W reverse wireless charging can top up earbuds or a watch.
Software and updates
The phone launched with MIUI 14 on Android 13. Xiaomi’s update page shows security support for five years after the global launch, until March 2028. Xiaomi did not publish a number of Android upgrades for this model.
Should you buy the Xiaomi 13?
The Xiaomi 13 suits buyers who want a small flagship with a telephoto camera. It also offers fast wired and wireless charging. Keep in mind that the USB port is limited to USB 2.0. Its successor is the Xiaomi 14, so look at newer models if you want longer software support.
