Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: The Ultimate Showdown

Xiaomi's latest flagships, the 13 Pro and 13, offer premium features and impressive performance. But with subtle differences, choosing between them can be tricky. This comprehensive comparison breaks down every aspect, helping you decide which phone best suits your needs and budget.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Xiaomi 13 Pro takes the crown with its significantly faster charging, larger battery capacity, and potentially superior camera system (though both are excellent). However, the Xiaomi 13 offers a more compact design and a slightly lower price point, making it a compelling choice for those prioritizing portability and value.

PHONES
Phone Names	Xiaomi 13 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, 71, 75, 77, 78 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 / CDMA2000 / 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	2022, December 11	2022, December 11
Status	Available. Released 2022, December 14	Available. Released 2022, December 14

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm or 8.7 mm	152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm or 8.1 mm
SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	210 g or 229 g (7.41 oz)	185 g or 189 g (6.53 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	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 (~522 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density)
Size	6.73 inches, 108.9 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+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)	AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)

Platform
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)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU	Adreno 740	Adreno 740
OS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MIUI 14

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB	UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB

Main Camera
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Triple	50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF	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@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@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/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm	32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
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)
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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

Battery
Charging	120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min 50W wireless, 100% in 36 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 4820 mAh	Li-Po 4500 mAh

Misc
Colors	Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue	White, Black, Flora Green, Mountain Blue, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Gray
Models	2210132G, 2210132C	2211133C, 2211133G
Price	About 750 EUR	€ 314.00

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 115h	Endurance rating 108h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-25.6 LUFS (Very good)	-25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) GeekBench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1248260 (v9) GeekBench: 5129 (v5.1) GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Faster 120W Charging
Larger Battery Capacity
Potentially Superior Camera
Premium Build Quality

Higher Price
Larger Size/Weight

Xiaomi 13

More Compact Design
Slightly Lower Price
Excellent Performance
Fast Charging (67W)

Slower Charging
Smaller Battery
Potentially Less Advanced Camera

Display Comparison

Both phones boast stunning displays with a peak brightness of around 1253-1254 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. They both feature excellent contrast ratios (Infinite nominal). The Xiaomi 13 Pro might offer slightly better color accuracy due to its larger sensor size, but the difference is likely minimal for most users. The Xiaomi 13's smaller size makes it easier to handle for those with smaller hands.

Camera Comparison

While both phones feature excellent camera systems, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to have a more advanced setup, potentially including a larger main sensor and improved low-light performance. Both offer impressive video recording capabilities. Detailed camera comparisons will require in-depth testing, but the Pro generally has an edge.

Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both phones deliver blazing-fast performance. You'll experience smooth multitasking, seamless gaming, and quick app loading times on either device. The Pro version *might* have slightly better sustained performance due to its improved cooling system, but real-world differences will be negligible for most tasks.

Battery Life

The Xiaomi 13 Pro clearly wins in the battery department. Its larger capacity translates to longer usage times and significantly faster charging speeds (120W wired vs 67W wired). The 50W wireless charging is consistent across both models.

Buying Guide

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is ideal for power users, photography enthusiasts, and those who value rapid charging and extended battery life. The Xiaomi 13 is perfect for users seeking a premium experience in a more manageable size, without breaking the bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Xiaomi 13 Pro worth the extra money?

If you prioritize fast charging, long battery life, and potentially the best camera performance, then yes. Otherwise, the Xiaomi 13 offers excellent value.

❓ Which phone is better for gaming?

Both phones offer excellent gaming performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The 13 Pro *might* have slightly better sustained performance due to its cooling, but the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in most games.