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Xiaomi 13 Pro arrives in India; Xiaomi 13, 13 Lite launched globally

Xiaomi has debuted its 13 series flagship smartphone in India, called the Xiaomi 13 Pro. It debuted the whole 13 series globally.

Highlights

  • Xiaomi has debuted new smartphones globally
  • Xiaomi 13 Pro has arrived in India
  • Xiaomi 13 Series has Leica branded cameras

Update 28/02/2023: Xiaomi has announced the India pricing of the Xiaomi 13 Pro where it comes in a single 12GB + 256GB variant which is priced at Rs 79,999. It can be availed in either Ceramic Black or Ceramic White colour options. Customers can choose between two different launch offers, such as a flat Rs 10,000 discount on cards issued by ICICI Bank or an additional exchange bonus of Rs 12,000.

The device will be sold across multiple platforms, such as Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and Mi retail partners. The first sale is scheduled for March 10 at 12 PM. There’s a special early access sale that is being held at 12 PM on March 6. This sale will be limited to Mi.com and select Mi Homes and Mi Studios.

Original story follows

Xiaomi has debuted a trio of new devices globally under the Xiaomi 13 series including the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite. While the former two devices made their debut in China back in December, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is the newer addition to the lineup. Out of the three, only the Xiaomi 13 Pro is making its way to India apart from being available globally.

Xiaomi 13 Pro Price, Specs

Xiaomi 13 Pro price

Xiaomi 13 Pro is priced at EUR 1299 (approx Rs 1,13,900). The Xiaomi 13 Pro global variant will make its debut in two colour options — Ceramic Black and White. As for the Xiaomi 13 Pro availability in India, the smartphone will be available for purchase on Amazon, where the e-commerce giant has already made a microsite live for the handset.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro can also be purchased on the Xiaomi India site. It comes in a single variant with up to 12GB of RAM, paired with up to 256GB of internal storage. The company will reveal the final pricing of the smartphone on February 28, 12PM. We’ll update you here as soon as that happens.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro comes with a 6.73-inch OLED screen bearing a 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, HDR10+ support, 1900 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, Dolby Vision, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The device gets up to 12GB LPDDR5x and up to 512GB of 4.0 storage.

As for cameras, the Xiaomi 13 Pro gets a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP f/1.9 IMX989 1-inch primary sensor, a 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP f/2.0 telephoto camera. The device also has OIS support, and a 32MP f/2.0 in-display selfie camera. The cameras have been co-engineered by Leica.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro packs a 4820mAh battery with support for 120W fast charge technology, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The device runs on MIUI 14 based on 13.

Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, 5.3, and a USB-C port for charging. It also comes with Dolby Atmos-backed Stereo speakers, under display fingerprint sensor along with an X-axis Linear Vibration motor.

Xiaomi 13 Price, Specs

The base storage variant of Xiaomi 13 has a starting price of EUR 999 (nearly Rs. 87,600) and will be offered in Black, Green and White colour variants.

The Xiaomi 13 comes with a 6.36-inch OLED screen bearing a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, HDR10+ support, 1900 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The device gets up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

As for cameras, the Xiaomi 13 gets a triple rear camera setup con-engineered by Leica, including a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor, an 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP f/2.0 telephoto camera. The device also has OIS support, and a 32MP f/2.0 in-display selfie camera.

The Xiaomi 13 packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charge technology, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The device runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

Connectivity options include dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and a USB-C port for charging. It also comes with Dolby Atmos-backed Stereo speakers, certification, under display fingerprint sensor along with an X-axis Linear Vibration motor.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Price, Specs

Xiaomi 13 Lite costs EUR 499 (approx Rs 43,800) and will be available in Black, Blue and Pink colour options.

The smartphone sports a 6.55-inch that offers a Full resolution, a refresh rate of 120hz, HDR10+, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM & up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. 

For optics, the device has a 50MP f/1.8 IMX766 wide main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. At the front, there is a 32MP f/2.45 camera for selfies and video chats. Additionally, the device is backed by a 4500mAh battery with 67W support. The smartphone runs on Android 12-based MIUI 14.

Connectivity options on the smartphone include 5G, LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, NFC and an Blaster as well. The Xiaomi 12 Lite also has dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Price, Specs

Alongside the new phones, Xiaomi launched the Watch S1 Pro globally as well. The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro is available now through the official Xiaomi UK website and retails for £299 (approx Rs 29,000).

The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen that has a resolution of 480 x 480 pixels and is protected by sapphire crystal glass to prevent scuffs and scrapes. Further, there is Sapphire glass protection on the Watch S1 Pro and Always-on display support.

It supports 100+ fitness modes such as running, cycling, mountaineering, triathlon, elliptical training and rowing. Usual health monitoring suite is also included such as heart rate monitor, blood oxygen monitor, sleep and stress tracking as well. The watch case is also 5ATM water-resistant, making it suitable for swimming and other water-based activities.

It also gets a multi-functional crown that can be used to navigate through the UI. Moreover, the watch has a linear vibration motor for strong haptics. It further includes a built-in speaker for making voice calls, Alexa for voice assistance, NFC for contactless payments, and a seamless pairing function for anyone with a Xiaomi smartphone.

The watch has a battery life of up to 14 days, depending on usage, and can be charged wirelessly in less than 85 minutes. A 10-minute charge via the bundled charging cradle should provide an additional two days of use.

Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi 13
  • ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • RAM (GB)8, 12
  • Storage128, 256, 512
  • Display6.36-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • Front Camera32MP
  • Primary Camera50MP + 12MP + 10MP
  • Battery4500mAh
  • Operating SystemAndroid 13

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Xiaomi 13 Pro
  • ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • RAM (GB)12
  • Storage (GB)256
  • Display6.73-inch, 1440 x 3200 pixels
  • Front Camera32MP
  • Primary Camera50MP + 50MP + 50MP
  • Battery4820mAh
  • Operating SystemAndroid 13

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