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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.