Xiaomi 13

Released December 2022

Premium ($600-$800)
Xiaomi 13

Summary

Pros

  • Very good image colors in most conditions for photos and videos
  • Accurate display colors
  • Well-managed contrast and colors when watching HDR10 content
  • Rich and pleasant sound signature with the built-in speakers
  • Good for recording audio
  • Very good wired and wireless charging experience

Cons

  • Exposure instabilities indoors and in low light
  • Inconsistent autofocus performance in photo and video
  • Lack of display readability under sunlight
  • Unbalanced stereo sound
  • Lack of audio zoom and wind-noise handling features
  • Poor autonomy when streaming music and calling

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
130
camera
2023
68th

in Global Ranking

13th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
130
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
131
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
55
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
68
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
131
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
121
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Xiaomi 13 camera
132
display
2023
78th

in Global Ranking

14th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
132
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
131
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
147
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
120
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
139
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Xiaomi 13 display
134
audio
2023
50th

in Global Ranking

13th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
134
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
134
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
135
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Xiaomi 13 audio
128
battery
2023
63rd

in Global Ranking

5th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
128
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
116
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
142
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
141
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 6h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h29
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
0h46
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
5h28 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Xiaomi 13 battery

Specifications

152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256/512 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele

Main camera
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