HIGHLIGHTS
* The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is all set to be launched on April 18th in China.
* The expected price and renders of the upcoming flagship phone were leaked earlier.
* The company will also likely unveil the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro.
As Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is just a day away from unveiling its flagship camera-centric Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China, the company has revealed the first look of the upcoming smartphone.
According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is going to be a ‘professional imaging device’. The company has also claimed that at just a 1 percent charge, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra can last for an hour.
In a few days, Chinese manufacturing giant, Xiaomi, release its latest flagship device. Over the past few weeks, there have been a lot of reports about this device. This morning, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun revealed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will come with the Surge P2 and Surge G1 chips.
Also, he claims that the battery life of this device is far better than its predecessor. In addition to the chips, the mobile phones will support emergency long battery life mode. The company claims that with this mode, the mobile phone battery can last for 60 minutes when it is on its last 1% of the battery. With this feature, users can avoid being caught off guard by a sudden power failure.
Let us look at the images of the upcoming smartphone.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Design, Camera Details
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s back design, as shown in official pictures, remains consistent with the previously leaked features.
It features a pigmented leather back cover in olive green and a slope line transition beneath the lens module.
The upcoming smartphone features a disc camera module encircled in gold, an integrated metal middle frame, and a back cover made of “second-generation technology nano-skin” material. It also supports IP68 dust-proof and waterproof capabilities.
For image purposes, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will have a Leica Summicron lens, a wide aperture at all focal lengths, and a wide range of coverage from ultra-wide-angle to medium-telephoto to ultra-telephoto.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features four Leica cameras, each with a 50 million pixel resolution, large apertures, and support for various shooting modes such as snapshots, night scenes, and 8K video. The IMX989, IMX858, IMX858, and IMX858 sensors are specified. The primary camera will feature “Leica One-inch Variable Aperture” with two aperture options of f/1.9 and f/4.0.
As per the details posted by the CEO on Weibo cited in an ITHome report, smartphone has an emergency long battery life mode that can last 60 minutes when the battery is at 1 per cent charge to prevent unexpected power failure.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Specifications (Expected)
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is anticipated to have a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to feature a quad rear camera configuration comprising of a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor and three 50MP sensors. It is likely that the smartphone will have a 32MP front-facing camera.
It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and will have up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device is expected to feature a 4,900mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Series
Meanwhile, the company is also planning to unveil the Xiaomi Pad 6 Series in China along with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. It will consist of Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The tablets will offer a 144 Hz display and will house an 8,600mAh dual-cell battery with 67W fast charging support. The upcoming Xiaomi Pad 6 is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and, on the other hand, the Pro model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Display | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 29, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 509 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 50 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 12 MP , Telephoto Camera 12 MP |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Xiaomi 13 Ultra
1) How is Xiaomi 13 Ultra a decent upgrade?
Ans) The Xiaomi 12S Ultra debuted the Surge G1 chip which has three distinct functions. The: battery health, accurate prediction, and battery life extension. This chip has the ability to monitor battery safety in real time at the millisecond level, achieve the most precise battery life prediction available, and greatly improve the battery life of mobile devices. The Surge P2 is a brand new chip. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra the Surge P1 before, which achieved a single-cell 120W fast charge and made the 100W fast charge’s body smaller and slimmer.
Before its launch, there have been a couple of reports about the Surge P2 chip. Some of the reports claim that this chip can deliver super-100W single-cell and dual-cell solutions, such as 200W-level charging under a single cell.
It’s crucial to note that for many users, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra’s 67W fast charging last year was their biggest regret. To make up for this deficit, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is going to be updated to a 100W rapid charge. This time, the device will use the help of the Surge P2 / Surge G1 chip.
2) What are the good points of Xiaomi 13 ?
Ans) Good Points of Xiaomi 13 Ultra
* 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
3) What are the disadvantages of Xiaomi 13 ?
Ans) •Slippery as an eel
•Average battery runtime
4) What does Xiaomi 13 Ultra Design Renders?
Ans) The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be the company’s top-end flagship for 2023. The device is confirmed to launch in April with Leica-tuned cameras. Xiaomi did not reveal any other details about the phone. However, tipster OnLeaks, who recently partnered with MySmartPrice exclusively for the Pixel 7 design renders, has now shared the 13 Ultra’s design renders.
The images reveal that the 13 Ultra has a flat frame with rounded corners. It houses the power and volume buttons on the right edge of the phone. At the bottom edge, there is the USB Type-C port, the SIM tray and a speaker grille. There are some cutouts at the top as well, which could be for the secondary microphone, an IR blaster and a speaker grille.
OnLeaks claims that the phone’s White colour variant will have a leather-like finish. There is a massive circular camera module on the back for the quad-camera setup and the dual-LED flash. The camera module is raised on top of the protruded rear panel, which further curves and blends in towards the lower portion of the rear panel.
There is the Xiaomi branding in the left corner. What is missing here is the Leica branding. The final product is likely to ship with the text in the camera module to highlight the collaboration.
On the front, the phone has a curved display with a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. OnLeaks claims that the phone has a circa 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED curved display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will measure about 163.18 × 74.64 × 9.57 mm.
Some other details about the phone have leaked as well. The phone’s quad-camera setup will feature a 1-inch 50MP Sony IMX989 main camera on the back. It is also said to get a new secondary sensor. We can also see a periscope lens in the mix. There will be another zoom lens in the quad-camera setup. As per rumours, the 13 Ultra will feature four 50MP sensors on the back.
The front camera will have a 32MP sensor. There will be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The 13 Ultra will feature a 4900mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Lastly, it will boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.
5) How is the Xiaomi 13S are out of the plans of Chinese technology?
Ans) It was through the Weibo social network that the person in charge of Xiaomi clarified the issue of Xiaomi 13S. This year, the company will release this mid-year update, so Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will remain relevant until the arrival of Xiaomi 14.
Lei Jun did not want to say the reasons that led Xiaomi to choose this decision. She merely confirmed that the high-end “S” line will not feature new items in 2023.
In 2022, Chinese technology launched the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro on the market as a slight update to its top of the range. A series of teams that stood out for subtle adjustments in the cameras and the presence of a new processor.
This scenario will not be repeated in 2023, but that is not necessarily bad news for fans of the brand. It means that what the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro offer will be good enough to stay relevant through 2023.
Still, we expect the brand to present the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in the middle of this year. This will be the pinnacle of Chinese technology in 2023 and will be the flagship model for those looking for the best possible photography experience.
For now, let’s focus on the global launch of Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. This will happen next Sunday (February 26) with Xiaomi taking the stage at MWC 2023 to reveal all the details of the availability of these smartphones in Europe.
6) What are Xiaomi 13 Ultra specifications?
Ans) If rumours are to be believed, then we can expect the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to feature a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. Leaks also suggest the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will run Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 layered on top.
The launch announcement also confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature Leica-branded camera lenses. When it comes to optics, it could be a quad-camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor and three more 50MP sensors. For selfies, the smartphone is rumoured to sport a 32MP camera. More leaked specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra include a 4,900mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
7) What is Xiaomi 13 Ultra design?
Ans) There have been leaks around the phone’s design as well and the event teaser also gave us a glimpse on the camera module. It’s a slightly large circular camera module housing what looks like four sensors. This is in line with the leaked renders of the device which also showed a punch-hole selfie camera and curved edges. The smartphone is also expected to launch in two colour options of White Ceramic and Black leather finish.
8) What is Xiaomi 13 Ultra price (expected)?
Ans) Thanks to several leaks and rumours we also have an idea on how much the Xiaomi 13 Ultra could cost. The smartphone is expected to launch in three variants and start at CNY 2,699 (Rs 75,100) and go up to CNY 7,499 (Rs 89,500). This pricing is based on the conversion and it will differ depending on the market.
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