After its China debut in December, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are now officially available globally, and they arrive as some of the most formidable Android flagships of 2023. Both run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and carry the prestigious Leica Summicron lens certification, a partnership that has fundamentally elevated Xiaomi’s camera credibility.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is the one to watch for photography: its 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor captures more light than any other sensor in a non-dedicated camera phone. Leica’s colour science tuning gives images a distinctive, professional character that is a breath of fresh air in a sea of over-processed smartphone photos. The 75mm telephoto with Leica Natural colour profile is beautiful.
The compact Xiaomi 13 is the everyday carry argument: a 6.36-inch 1440p AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and 67W fast charging in a 189g body that actually fits in a pocket. Global pricing starts at €1,299 for the 13 Pro and €999 for the 13. Premium pricing, premium delivery.
Related reading: the 200MP generation that ran just ahead of this one, the Xiaomi 12T Pro going global with 120W charging and its first-200MP-smartphone reveal a month earlier.
Source: Xiaomi Global Blog