Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $740 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 120W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.36 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50.3 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 229 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Dec 2022 |
Summary: Xiaomi 13 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 13 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 13 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi 13 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 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 740 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1), 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Leica lenses, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 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 | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3.2x optical zoom, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide) |
Battery
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4820 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired (PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min), 50W wireless (100% in 48 min), 10W reverse wireless | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm (glass) or 8.1 mm (silicone polymer) | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm (ceramic) or 8.7 mm (vegan leather) |
| Weight | 185 g (glass) or 189 g (silicone polymer) | 229 g (ceramic) or 210 g (vegan leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, December 11 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 14 (China); 2023, February 26 (Global) | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Xiaomi 13 Pro — 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 13 versus 4,820 mAh for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Xiaomi 13 — 185 g for the Xiaomi 13 versus 229 g for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Which is newer, Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi 13 Pro?
Xiaomi 13 — Feb 2023 for the Xiaomi 13 versus Dec 2022 for the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Is the Xiaomi 13 or the Xiaomi 13 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi 13 8/10 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro 8/10.