Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13: Compact 6.36" Leica flagship with flat screen.

SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2023·€999·Score 82/100

Xiaomi 13 packed an SD8 Gen 2 and a Leica triple-cam with IP68 into a small flat body. One of the few true compact flagships of 2023.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.36" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8 Leica
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
189 g
What stands out
  • Genuinely compact flat-screen flagship.
  • Leica 3.2× telephoto + IP68.
  • 67 W + 50 W wireless.
  • 1,900-nit panel.
What to watch
  • 1080p resolution.
  • MIUI quirks.
  • 3 OS updates only.
  • No periscope.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100