Xiaomi 13

Great design. Solid and well put together - aluminum alloy frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and IP68 rating.

It is not using Xiaomi's faster 120W charging standard.

All things considered, the Xiaomi 13 is a really compelling, feature-rich package. There is very little compromise to speak of here beyond some nitpicks like the lack of Xiaomi's 120W charging, Gorilla Glass Victus and 8K@30fps video capture. Xiaomi...

Gorgeously premium design ; Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ; Beautiful OLED screen ; Great camera system ; Competitive pricing

No headphone jack ; Bloatware

The Xiaomi 13 takes another big step forward in the fight to be the best compact Android flagship with big specs, a gorgeous display, top-notch cameras, and a sleek aesthetic. Samsung should be worried — the Galaxy S23 has some real competition here.

Sharp, bright screen ; Impressive main camera ; Great battery life

Price point in no-man's-land ; No macro camera ; Bloatware City

Despite its Android roots, the Xiaomi 13 is also aiming for budget-conscious Apple fans, as from the outside it looks rather a lot like an iPhone. However, on the inside, it's all Android, for better and worse, and when combined with a Leica-developed...

if you're willing to pay even more for an even deeper camera experience. Better to go for a phone you can easily buy than one you'll have to work just to get sent to you.

But a stylish design and solid cameras go a long way toward making the Xiaomi 13 a viable option for those who want a premium Android phone without paying up for the Pro version.

Familiar Apple-like design ; Brilliant AMOLED display ; Superior camera results ; Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 runs well ; Stereo speakers offer good sound ; MIUI 14 is easy to use

Slippery as an eel ; Average battery runtime

The Xiaomi 13 captivated me from the start. And don't let anyone say that it's because of the edgy Apple iPhone design. Never! I am downright surprised at how much I liked the Xiaomi 13 in all aspects and was convinced by its performance. Really, any...

Stunning design ; Speedy processor ; Superb camera ; Great stereo speakers

Some software glitches ; Not cheap

The Xiaomi 13 is a quality handset with a premium Snapdragon processor. It's snappy enough to keep up and has a battery life that will comfortably see you through a full day. The highlight is the camera, which is absolutely top notch, and should be top...

Smart-looking design ; Impressively bright display ; Speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

Lacks originality ; Disappointingly few memory options internationally

At first glance, the Xiaomi 13 looks to be a worthy improvement over its predecessor in several areas. The phone’s straight-edged design is sleek, its display is exceptionally bright and the Snapdragon chipset means the Xiaomi 13 more than keeps pace...

Flagship performance ; Superb build quality ; Main camera takes great photos

Secondary snappers not quite as impressive ; Feels unrelated to the Pro version

A capable all-rounder that takes a solid snap with its main camera. It won’t wow you like the more expensive 13 Pro, but should please all but the most demanding phone photographers.

Flagship performance ; Superb build quality ; Main camera takes great photos

Secondary snappers not quite as impressive ; Feels unrelated to the Pro version

A capable all-rounder that takes a solid snap with its main camera. It won’t wow you like the more expensive 13 Pro, but should please all but the most demanding phone photographers.