HIGHLIGHTS
* The Xiaomi 13 Ultra launch date is scheduled for April 18th.
* The Olive Green variant of the phone has been spotted for the first time.
* The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is set to unveil the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China on April 18th.
However, ahead of that, Leica CEO Matthias Harsh has been spotted with the Olive Green variant of the upcoming smartphone.
He was seen holding the Olive Green variant in one of the photos that Leica’s mobile business vice president Marius Eschweiler posted on his LinkedIn account.
It should be noted that some alleged renders of the upcoming phone have been leaked online but the Olive Green variant was spotted for the first time.
Xiaomi has recently confirmed the upcoming launch of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra flagship smartphone. The device will be debuting in China on April 18. Ahead of the launch, the device has been spotted in the hands of Leica’s CEO Matthias Harsch.
A recent social media post by Leica’s mobile business vice president Marius Eschweiler revealed that he visited Xiaomi HQ in Beijing along with Leica’s CEO Matthias Harsch to meet with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun to discuss their strategic cooperation in mobile imaging and future R&D plans.
Based on the pictures of their meeting, it appears that Leica CEO Matthias Harsch is holding a new green phone with a substantial rear lens module that protrudes prominently. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s back panel has curved edges.
According to notable tipster DCS, this is the olive-colored edition of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Based on the pictures of their meeting, it appears that Leica CEO Matthias Harsch is holding a new green phone with a substantial rear lens module that doesn’t protrude prominently. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s back panel has curved edges. According to notable tipster DCS, this is the olive-colored edition of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Olive Green variant Spotted
Leica’s mobile business vice president, Marius Eschweiler, recently shared on LinkedIn that he and the Leica CEO visited Xiaomi’s headquarters in Beijing to meet with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss their strategic cooperation in mobile imaging and future research and development plans.
However, from photos of their meeting that the executive posted, it looks like Leica CEO Harsch is carrying a new green smartphone with a large, protruding rear lens module, which is seemingly the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
The back of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has curved edges. The tipster, who spotted these images, mentioned that it is an Olive Green variant of the upcoming smartphone.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Design
A recent event teaser gave us a look at the camera section of the upcoming smartphone. It has a round camera setup and looks like it has four sensors inside. This matches the leaked images of the device, which also showed a selfie camera in a hole and rounded edges. The smartphone is also likely to come in two colours – White Ceramic and Black Leather.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Specifications (Expected)
The upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will likely sport a quad rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor along with three 50MP sensors. The smartphone will likely come equipped with a 32MP camera for selfies.
As far as the processor is concerned, the upcoming phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It will likely pack a 4,900mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.
Some alleged images as well as the upcoming smartphone’s expected price have also appeared on the internet.
However, the company has not yet revealed much information about the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. We will get to know the exact and accurate details about the flagship smartphone on April 18th.
For those who are not familiar, Leica is a German company that specializes in producing cameras and optical lenses. In 2022, the company terminated its partnership with Huawei and teamed up with Xiaomi to enhance its flagship smartphone cameras.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is anticipated to perform well in terms of camera capabilities, as it was developed with the help of Leica.
In previous collaborations, Leica has contributed to producing some of the most advanced smartphone camera systems of their time, such as the Huawei P50 Pro.
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 |
|
| 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) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| 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
|
| 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) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) 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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