The technical specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra should be familiar, since they are broadly the same as those of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. It features a large AMOLED screen with 3200 x 1440 pixels of resolution and 120 Hz (although in its case even brighter, with 2,600 nits), a chipsets Latest generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with its own cooling system and 12 GB, although the new model distances itself by offering a maximum of 16 GB of memory in its most complete version. The storage is also remarkable, with a maximum of 1 TB. And it is that your camera invites you to fill it.
- Screen: 6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080 resolution, 414 ppi, up to 120 Hz, HDR and 2,600 nits of maximum brightness.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2
- Memory: 12/16 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 4.0
- rear cameras
- Main: 50 megapixels, Sony IMX989 sensor, 23mm, f/1.9 and HyperOIS
- Ultra wide angle and macro: 50 MP, Sony IMX858 sensor, f/1.8, 12mm
- Telephoto 1: 50 MP, Sony IMX858 sensor, f/2.8, 75mm with optical zoom, OIS, 3.2x zoom
- Telephoto 1: 50 MP, Sony IMX858 sensor, f/3.0, 120mm with optical zoom, OIS, 5x zoom
- Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 90 W fast charging and 50 W wireless
- Dimensions and weight: 163.18 x 74.64 x 9.06 mm and 227 grams
- Others: MIUI 14 (Android 13), 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2 (with DisplayPort), fingerprint reader and heart rate sensor under the screen and IP68 protection against dust and water
Signed once again by Leica, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra uses a four-sensor camera with specific functions. For general use it uses a Sony IMX989, which with its large size (one inch) should provide extraordinary light gathering. Its main claim is its ability to vary the aperture between f/1.9 and f/4.0 in two increments, allowing focus to be adjusted without software trickery.
The rest of the sensors also have 50 megapixel resolution, although their purpose and features are very different. There is a very bright ultra-wide lens that also functions as a macro, a telephoto with a focal length equivalent to 75mm and optical stabilization for intermediate close-ups (x3.2) and finally a fourth sensor equivalent to 120mm with a 5x optical zoom, expandable beyond using interpolation and AI.
The camera also benefits from advanced functions at the software level. Hobbyists looking to replace their compact camera will appreciate support for 14-bit UltraRAW DNG files, which store a massive amount of information (in no less gigantic size) for easy editing at the highest quality, as well as your own Adobe profile. Lightroom or the Vibrant and Authentic shooting modes, calibrated by Leica itself.
Such an impressive set is completed with a textured faux leather finish. According to Xiaomi, this special finish offers greater resistance to scratches and falls, improves the grip of the phone and provides a more pleasant touch.
Xiaomi has only communicated prices for China, where it will go on sale soon. There, the rates will range between 5,999 and 7,299 yuan (795-970 euros to change) for the 12+256 GB and 16 GB+1 TB models, respectively. The European variants will be revealed later.
