Released in September 2023, the Xiaomi 13T smartphone positioned itself as a photography-centric device with a focus on delivering flagship-level features at a more accessible price point.
In terms of official pricing and availability, the Xiaomi 13T, which retails for approximately ₦800,000 is expected to be a strong contender in the flagship smartphone market.
What makes the Xiaomi 13T stand out?
But how does it hold up in 2024? Here is a detailed look at its features.
Central to the Xiaomi 13 is its custom-made AMOLED display. Xiaomi claims this is a significant upgrade over previous models. The 6.67-inch panel DotDisplay offers a CrystalRes resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 446 ppi. To enhance outdoor visibility, the display reaches a peak brightness of 2600 nits.
The display also supports a wide color gamut (DCI-P3) and offers precise color tuning (TrueColor). Additionally, the company has implemented a feature called “Optic fusion” which combines advancements in optics, image processing, and AI to deliver enhanced image quality.
The Xiaomi 13 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra processor and comes with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
In terms of the camera setup, Xiaomi 13T is equipped with a triple-camera system which includes a 50MP main sensor with a large 1.22μm pixel size for capturing detail and light. A 50MP telephoto lens offers 2x optical zoom, while a 12MP ultra-wide lens expands the shooting possibilities.
It is also equipped with Xiaomi’s imaging engine, features like Xiaomi ProFocus, Night mode, and HDR mode are designed to optimise image capture in various lighting conditions. The phone also supports 4K video recording and slow-motion capture at up to 960fps
The Xiaomi 13 houses a 5000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to 16 hours of video playback on a single charge. To ensure rapid charging, the device supports 67W turbo charging, allowing for a full charge in just 42 minutes.
The Xiaomi 13 comes with several additional features, including IP68 water and dust resistance, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, and support for 5G networks. The device runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
In terms of official pricing and availability, the Xiaomi 13T, which retails for approximately ₦800,000 is expected to be a strong contender in the flagship smartphone market.
The Xiaomi 13T goes head-to-head in a busy market alongside several other flagship devices. Here is a detailed comparison against its notable contenders:
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is equipped with a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, very near to the 6.67-inch AMOLED display of the Xiaomi 13T. Both offer high resolution and refresh rates, while the peak brightness reaches 2600 nits for the Xiaomi 13T and 1750 nits for the S23. The devices are provided with state-of-the-art processors in the series: the Galaxy S23 powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the Xiaomi 13T powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra. Though both provide great performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is considered a better chip overall for raw performance and efficiency. Triple cameras adorn the Xiaomi 13T’s back, with a 50MP main sensor, while the S23 has a 50MP main sensor. However, on the S23, it has a more versatile 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto lens in contrast to the 13T’s 12MP ultra-wide and 50MP telephoto. In terms of battery performance, the Xiaomi 13T takes the lead with its 5000mAh battery against the Galaxy S23’s 3900mAh battery. The Xiaomi 13T also fast charges at 67W, whereas on the S23, it is 25W.
The OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a higher resolution compared to the Xiaomi 13T—3216 x 1440 pixels versus 2712 x 1220 of the latter. Both are high refresh rate displays, but the peak brightness on the Xiaomi 13T will still help when using it outdoors. Both phones offer powerful processing courtesy of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the OnePlus 11 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra in the Xiaomi 13T—the former is considered marginally better. In terms of cameras, the OnePlus 11 comes with a similar triple-camera setup to that of the Xiaomi 13T but adds a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP telephoto, covering a bit more on the camera front. While the OnePlus 11 battery capacity is matched at 5000mAh by that of the Xiaomi 13T, the OnePlus supports even faster charging at 100W versus Xiaomi’s 67W.
The Oppo Find X5 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an even higher resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, which lets it support up to a 120Hz refresh rate, while the other display goes above and beyond in terms of peak brightness. Oppo Find X5 Pro Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for beasty performance, on par with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra used on the Xiaomi 13T. Triple camera setup with a main 50MP sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 13MP telephoto—thus, versatile photography modes are on par with the Xiaomi 13T. The Oppo Find X5 Pro and the Xiaomi 13T both have batteries reaching as high as 5000mAh. On the former, fast charging is 80W, though on the latter, this reaches only 67W.
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