Standout Features of the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13 Pro: How Do They Differ?

In 2022, Xiaomi introduced the "T" versions of its 12 series flagships, offering key specifications in a more affordable device. It followed the same pattern with the Xiaomi 13 series, introducing the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro aims to deliver high performance, speed and an impressive display in a phone without the high price tag of the excellent 13 Pro. However, as expected, there are a few compromises.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is expected to cost £649 in the UK (around 800 euros), compared with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which costs around £1100 (around 1400 euros).

Looking at the backs of the two phones, the differences are clear. Their designs and materials differ. The 13 Pro has a more expensive ceramic back, in either black or white, while the 13T Pro has a glass back on the Black and Meadow Green models, and vegan leather on the Alpine Blue.

The displays are also covered with different types of glass. The 13 Pro uses Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, while the 13T Pro uses the less durable Gorilla Glass 5. Both are water- and dust-resistant, with an IP68 rating.

In addition, the 13 Pro is thinner and narrower than the 13T Pro, but also taller and heavier due to its ceramic back.

When it comes to the display, the specifications differ, but both offer high-performance screens. The 13 Pro's display is Quad HD+ (3200 x 1440), while the 13T Pro's is FullHD+ (2712 x 1220).

Although the 13 Pro has a larger display, the difference in pixel density is around 60 ppi, which does not significantly affect sharpness.

As for refresh rate, the 13T Pro supports up to 144 Hz, while the 13 Pro reaches 120 Hz. This difference is not noticeable to the naked eye.

In terms of brightness, both support Dolby Vision and HDR10+, with the 13T Pro's peak brightness exceeding 2600 nit compared with the 13 Pro's 1900 nit.

Camera and performance

Some compromises were made with the 13T Pro's cameras to reduce costs. Although it does not reach the level of the Xiaomi 13 Pro, it offers a highly capable 50 megapixel sensor in its main camera. The 13 Pro's sensor is slightly larger, delivering excellent detail and depth.

Both models have a 50 megapixel telephoto zoom camera, but the 13 Pro offers slightly greater zoom capability. Both also offer an ultrawide camera, with the 13 Pro featuring a 50 megapixel sensor compared with the 13T Pro's 12 megapixel sensor.

Video and Performance

Both models support 8K video, 10 bit LOG files, and HDR10+ at 4K resolution. The differences are minimal.

Hardware, Performance and Battery

In the world of smartphones, Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors are seen as a symbol of power. The Xiaomi 13T Pro offers an alternative with the MediaTek 9200+ processor. In everyday tasks, the difference in performance is negligible.

Memory and storage, however, differ significantly. The 13T Pro comes with either 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM, while the 13 Pro offers 8 GB or 12 GB. In terms of storage, the 13T Pro offers 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB options, while the 13 Pro offers 128GB, 256GB or 512GB.

When it comes to battery life, the differences are minimal. The 13T Pro has a 5000mAh battery, while the 13 Pro has a 4820mAh battery. The different displays, cameras and processors may affect battery life.

Both models support fast charging with Xiaomi's 120 W HyperCharge technology. The 13 Pro also supports 50W wireless charging, while the 13T Pro does not offer wireless charging.

Overall, both models offer impressive performance and options, each with its own strengths and advantages.