Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Comparison

The Battle of the Xiaomi Smartphones: Which High-end Model Will Reign Supreme?

The release of any new smartphone from renowned tech company Xiaomi is always highly anticipated, with the competition often fierce between rival models. The newest smartphone entrants to this battle are the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 13. Let’s take a look at how these two compare and which one will be crowned the winner.

Starting off with the flagship Xiaomi 12T Pro, the phone boasts an impressive 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1220x2712 (FHD+) and a 120 Hz refresh rate with peak brightness of 1200 cd/m2. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, ensuring maximum durability. The usable surface of the phone is 86.3%, which is quite generous, while the audio is delivered in stereo speaker set up and Hi-Res Audio enabled with Dolby Atmos support. As far as materials go, it is made of plastic and is available in several color options.

On the inside, the Xiaomi 12T Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (4nm) processor and comes with RAM options of 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5. Storage varies from 256GB to 128GB UFS Storage 3.1. AnTuTu v9 score for the phone is in at 1071687. Security is provided in the form of Fingerprint Display. To keep things cool, the phone is complete with a super-sized vapor chamber 3725mm2 that is complemented with a heat dissipation material area of 30000+ mm2.

In the camera department, the phone offers triple camera setup with a 200.0Mpx primary camera from Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor accompanied by an 8.0Mpx wide angle lens from Samsung S5K4H7 and lastly a 2.0Mpx macro lens from GalaxyCore GC02M1. On the front there is a 20.0Mpx Sony IMX596 selfie camera and other features include Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video and 8K Video recording capability, 8 element lens and ultra-wide angle lens.

For connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.2, Dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), Infrared and eSIM. Battery wise, it has a capacity of 5000mAh and supports 120W wired fast charging.

Next up is the Xiaomi 13 which is an equally impressive smartphone featuring a 6.36-inch OLED screen with 1080x2400 FHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate with max brightness of 1000 cd/m2 and HDR10+ support. Protection comes in the form of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and the usable surface of the phone is 88.9%. It also features a set of stereo speakers and Hi-Res Audio enabled with Dolby Atmos sound. It is made of aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and faux leather. For Plain Leather version, it is 8.1 mm thick and weighs in at 185g.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 13 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 (4nm) processor and offers two RAM variations of 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5X. Storage options include 128GB, 256GB and 512GB in UFS Storage 3.1 and UFS Storage 4.0. AnTuTu v9 score for the phone is at 1255000 and security is again ensured through Fingerprint Display. The phone sports a 4642mm2 VC vapor chamber and an X-axis linear motor for additional cooling.

When it comes to the cameras, the device offers a 54.0Mpx primary camera from Sony IMX800 sensor paired with a 13.0Mpx wide angle lens from Omnivision OV13B10 and 10.0Mpx telephoto lens from Samsung S5K3K1. Selfie duty is handled by a 32.0Mpx Omnivision OV32C lens on the front. Other features include Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video and 8K Video recording capability, Telephoto lens with OIS, Optical zoom 3.2X and Leica Professional Optical Lens.

Connectivity on the Xiaomi 13 consists of Bluetooth 5.3, Dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), Infrared and eSIM. Battery is rated at 4500mAh and supports 67W wired charging along with wireless charging and reverse charging.

Both the phones from Xiaomi offer great specs and performance, however based on the specs, the Xiaomi 13 appears to hold the edge, with its more powerful processor and higher AnTuTu score. It also offers better materials, camera capabilities, audio and overall design. Even in the battery department, the Xiaomi 13 has a slight advantage, offering reverse charging and wireless charging features.

So, if you have the budget to pick up a high-end flagship phone from Xiaomi, the clear winner of the battle between the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 13 is the latter.