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After launching the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro in China last year, the Leica-equipped smartphone cameras make their way to the international market. The company debuted the phones at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona alongside a new Xiaomi 13 Lite model. Of course, the most talked-about features revolve around these phones' cameras. Xiaomi worked with Leica on both the hardware and software of these devices.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro gets the 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with a 3x zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide with macro support and AF. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13 has a 50-megapixel sensor with OIS, 3x telephoto with a 10-megapixel sensor and OIS, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide.
Xiaomi's setup promises high dynamic range, fast response, and excellent light-capturing capabilities for colourful images with distinct contrast and defined textures for every fine detail. The new 75mm telephoto lens on the pro model uses a floating lens design to achieve a focal range from 10cm to infinity. It’s built for framing stunning portraits and beautiful close-ups. These phones get two distinct photo styles: Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look.
Image: Xiaomi The Xiaomi 13 Pro comes with a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1440p resolution. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 has a 6.36-inch compact OLED with a Full HD+ resolution. Both phones run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Android 13-based MIUI 14, Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers, and an IP68 official rating.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro gets a 4,820mAh battery that supports Xiaomi's 120W HyperCharge, while the Xiaomi 13 comes with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro gets up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage with a starting price of EUR 1,299 (around CAD 1,865). You can get this in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13 comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage from EUR 999 (~CAD 1,435). This unit comes in Black, White, and Flora Green.