Last August, we reviewed the Xiaomi 12S Ultra which boasted the pioneering integration of a 1 inch sensor. Regrettably, this device was not made available in international markets.
However, we are now presented with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which features a similar configuration as the 12S Ultra but with notable advancements to its wide angle and telephoto cameras. Boasting a 1″ 50 MP sensor, the device captures more light and achieves superior clarity, especially in dim or poorly lit conditions. In addition, the device offers two distinct shooting styles: Leica authentic or vibrant. Furthermore, the 50 MP telephoto and wide angle cameras provide users with exceptional photographic versatility.
In terms of physical dimensions, the phone boasts a height of 162.9mm, a width of 74.6mm, a thickness of 8.38mm, and a weight of 229g. It is available in two configurations – 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB, which are equipped with LPDDR5X 8533Mbps RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, this device is built with a 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process, ensuring optimal power utilization. The WQHD+ 6.73” AMOLED display, with 3D-Curved design, features a resolution of 3200×1440 and a 20:9 aspect ratio, with AdaptiveSync Pro display and LTPO technology. The display also supports a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. The brightness level peaks at 1900 nits, with a typical brightness of 1200 nits, and features Pro HDR display, Dolby Vision® and HDR10+.
The device comes equipped with Smart 120W HyperCharge, capable of charging the phone to 100% in just 19 minutes (in Boost mode), or 24 minutes (in Standard mode). Additionally, it features 50W wireless turbo charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The phone supports both 5G SA/NSA networks, with a wide range of network bands that include n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78/n79 for 5G, and B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 for 4G LTE FDD, and B38/39/40/41/42/43 for 4G LTE TDD, and B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 for WCDMA, and 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for GSM. It also supports 4×4 MIMO.
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The Camera setup
The main camera features a 1″ sensor size and an impressive 50MP resolution. It boasts a 1.6μm pixel size and a 3.2 μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel with f/1.9 aperture, providing exceptional low-light performance. The HyperOIS and IMX9898P lens combine to deliver high-quality results with accurate colors and minimal distortion.
In addition to the main camera, the Leica 75mm floating telephoto camera is also available, featuring a 50MP sensor and f/2.0 aperture with OIS, focal shift technology, and support for 10cm macro photography. The Leica ultra-wide camera is perfect for capturing wide landscapes, offering a 115° field of view with 50MP sensor resolution and f/2.2 aperture. It also features AF support for 5cm macro photography.
The rear camera comes with a variety of photography features, including two photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look, as well as Leica filters, Leica classic shutter sound, and Leica Watermark. The master-lens system offers a range of lenses, including the 35mm Black and white lens, 50mm Swirly boken lens, 75mm Portrait lens, and 90mm Soft focus lens.
With the Xiaomi Imaging Engine, you can also enjoy a range of camera modes, including Xiaomi ProFocus, Lightning Burst, Night mode, Portrait Night mode, and more. Digital zoom up to 70x is also supported, and the camera features a 50MP mode (wide/ultra wide/telephoto) for incredibly detailed photos.
Video recording is equally impressive, with HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps, 8K (7680×4320) video recording at 24fps, and 4K (3840×2160) video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps. The camera also supports 1080p (1920×1080) HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, and 720p (1280×720) HD video recording at 30 fps. The Xiaomi ProFocus system is also available for motion tracking focus, and the camera supports Ultra Night Video up to 4K at 24fps.
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We test the Xiaomi 13 Pro with the Oppo Find N2 Flip and observe the stability of the main camera recording in 4k/30.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro footage looks dimmer but more stable than the Oppo Find N2 Flip. This is probably because of it’s OIS.
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This device is equipped with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, which utilizes a highly efficient 4nm manufacturing process for superior power management.
Notably, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is currently the fastest processor available for Android devices, as demonstrated by benchmark testing using Geekbench 6.
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The Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts impressive processing power and LPDDR5X technology, making it one of the swiftest phones available. Its UFS 4.0 ultra-fast data transfer and read speed of up to 3.5GB/s further add to its performance capabilities.
With a 120 Hz refresh rate, the adaptiveSync Pro display provides a smooth user experience for activities such as gaming. The display’s 1-120Hz adaptiveSync Pro technology contributes to a seamless display.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is designed to withstand water and dust with its IP68 rating. It also excels in video production, allowing for Dolby Vision videos with vivid details. The phone’s HyperOIS and 4K Ultra Night Video features ensure stability in low-light environments, resulting in quality footage.
The phone’s 1-inch main camera captures exceptionally crisp details with its wider sensor size but night scenes may appear slightly brighter than the actual scene. The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers fast and exceptional results in photography and video recording.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi 13 Pro falls short in comparison to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. However, the phone’s faster processor and the ability to fully charge in just 19 minutes with its 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology is a notable advantage.
Price
Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G 12+256 / 12+512-Xiaomi SG 2 Years Warranty S$1538
Pros
SIM+SIM/eSIM support
120W Charging
4K night video, HyperOIS
Leica filters
Cons
Front Camera
Design
Ratings
- Performance 10
- Design 8
- Features 10
- Usability 9
- Value for money 7
- Score : 8.8 / 10