Motorola ThinkPhone vs Xiaomi 13
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Xiaomi 13, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $499 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 68W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.36 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 185 g |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Motorola ThinkPhone is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola ThinkPhone is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1), 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
Main Camera
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), 1/3.75", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.45, (wide), 0.7µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
Battery
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower), 15W wireless, 5W reverse wired | 67W wired (PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min), 50W wireless (100% in 48 min), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.8 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm (glass) or 8.1 mm (silicone polymer) |
| Weight | 188.5g | 185 g (glass) or 189 g (silicone polymer) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aramid fiber back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2023 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2023 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 (China); 2023, February 26 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola ThinkPhone or Xiaomi 13?
Motorola ThinkPhone — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola ThinkPhone versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 13.
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola ThinkPhone or Xiaomi 13?
Motorola ThinkPhone — 144 Hz for the Motorola ThinkPhone versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi 13.
Which is newer, Motorola ThinkPhone or Xiaomi 13?
Xiaomi 13 — Jan 2023 for the Motorola ThinkPhone versus Feb 2023 for the Xiaomi 13.
Is the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 13 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola ThinkPhone 8/10 and the Xiaomi 13 8/10.