Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xiaomi 13 emerges as the clear winner, boasting a significantly improved chipset, brighter display, and longer battery life. While the 12 Pro still offers excellent value, the 13's advancements make it the superior choice for most users seeking a top-tier Android experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, December 28 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, December 31 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm or 8.1 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 204 g or 205 g (7.20 oz) | 185 g or 189 g (6.53 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 109.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 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) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 48mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide) | 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 |
| Video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, 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 |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), 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) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Virtual Proximity Sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 18 min 50W wireless, 100% in 42 min 10W reverse wireless | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min 50W wireless, 100% in 48 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4600 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Gray, Blue, Purple, Green | White, Black, Flora Green, Mountain Blue, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Gray |
| Models | 2201122C, 2201122G | 2211133C, 2211133G |
| Price | € 317.40 / $ 349.99 / £ 364.66 / ₹ 41,999 | € 314.00 |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 74h | Endurance rating 108h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -29.5 LUFS (Average) | -25.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 985226 (v9) GeekBench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1248260 (v9) GeekBench: 5129 (v5.1) GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Excellent value
- Fast 120W charging
- Bright display
- Capable camera
- Older chipset
- Shorter battery life compared to 13
- Potential for thermal throttling
Xiaomi 13
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- Brighter display
- Longer battery life
- Improved performance
- Slightly slower wired charging
- Higher price point
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi 13 takes the lead in display quality. While both offer excellent contrast (Infinite nominal), the 13's measured peak brightness of 1254 nits significantly surpasses the 12 Pro's 1050 nits, resulting in better outdoor visibility and a more vibrant viewing experience. Both utilize AMOLED technology with smooth refresh rates, but the 13's extra brightness is a noticeable advantage.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer excellent camera systems, but the Xiaomi 13 likely has improvements in image processing and low-light performance due to the newer Snapdragon chip. While specific camera specs aren't detailed, the 13's advancements in image signal processing (ISP) generally lead to better overall image quality. Both are capable of capturing high-quality photos and videos.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Xiaomi 13 provides a substantial performance boost over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the 12 Pro. The newer chipset offers improved CPU and GPU performance, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and enhanced gaming capabilities. The 12 Pro is still capable, but the 13's performance is undeniably superior.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 13 demonstrates a clear advantage in battery life. Its endurance rating of 108h significantly exceeds the 12 Pro's 74h. While charging speeds are comparable (120W wired for the 12 Pro, 67W wired for the 13), the 13's improved efficiency translates to longer usage between charges.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Xiaomi 12 Pro? Those seeking a high-performance phone at a slightly lower price point, and who don't require the absolute latest and greatest. Who should buy the Xiaomi 13? Users prioritizing peak performance, a brighter display, and extended battery life, and are willing to invest in the newer model.