The Xiaomi 13 Pro was finally announced in MWC 2023 and is already available on the Mi website, although it is not available for purchase yet.
With the release of another Android phone, we wanted to take a closer look at the phones that came before, so we pitted the Xiaomi 13 Pro against Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to find out which phone has the best specs.
Read on to learn about all the major differences between these devices.
Xiaomi has limited storage options
The Xiaomi 13 Pro can be found with two storage options – 128GB and 256GB – while the RAM is limited to 12GB regardless of the storage option chosen.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a bit more range in terms of memory and RAM, which could make it more attractive. It can be found in four configurations, with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB. It can then be found in three more storage variations – 256GB, 512GB and 1TB – all limited to 12GB of RAM.
The 1TB of storage on the Galaxy S23 Ultra may be one of its biggest advantages over the Xiaomi 13 Pro, as it will be able to store more photos, videos, and media content without the need for frequent cloud or storage backups. 1TB of storage will be too much for some people, but it’s always a great option for a flagship device.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a more expensive option
Of the two phones, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the much more expensive option, partly due to its different memory and RAM configurations.
You can find the Galaxy S23 Ultra price breakdown below:
- 8GB RAM, 128GB storage: $1199.99/£1249
- 12GB RAM, 512GB storage: $1379.99/£1399
- 12GB RAM, 1TB storage: $1619.99/£1599
Since the Xiaomi 13 Pro comes in fewer variations and doesn’t have as many storage options, it’s less expensive overall. Currently, you can get a notification of when the Xiaomi 13 Pro will go on sale on the Mi website, with only the 12GB and 256GB models listed.
- 12GB RAM, 256GB storage: £1,099
Both have AMOLED displays
Both the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Pro boast AMOLED displays that should be a pleasure to look at and use. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a diagonal of 6.8 inches with a resolution of 3088 × 1440 and boasts 120 Hz adaptation. refresh rate and there is HDR10+ certified.
It also uses Samsung’s own dynamic AMOLED 2X display, which we believe offers crisp and clean visuals. Adaptive refresh rate means the phone can drop down to 1Hz to save battery, while still being able to jump up to 120Hz to make intensive tasks look smooth. We also found it to be very legible on sunny days thanks to a maximum brightness of 1,750 nits.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is very similar, with a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a 3200×1440 resolution and the same adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi claims that the phone can reach a peak brightness of up to 1900, although we haven’t been able to test this yet.
On paper, the screens of both the phones are very similar and we expect them to have similar performance. The Galaxy S23 Ultra may outshine its rival thanks to Samsung’s own AMOLED 2X technology, but thanks to the adaptive refresh rate and high resolutions of both phones, we don’t think the display differentiates the two devices.
200MP primary camera on the Galaxy S23 Ultra
One of the most important features of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is its camera setup. It boasts a 200-megapixel wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and two 10-megapixel telephoto sensors. We found the 200MP camera to be a game changer and really exceeded our expectations.
It was able to take fantastic pictures in both good and low light conditions, with notable HDR performance that brought a noticeable increase in detail in the darkest and brightest parts of photos, with enough colors to look vibrant without looking too contrasty and fake.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro also offers an impressive configuration that has three 50MP lenses on the main, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras. The primary sensor is 1 inch, making it larger than the Galaxy S23 Ultra. In the past, we’ve found larger sensors to perform much better in low light, though we’ll have to spend more time with the phone before we can draw any firm conclusions.
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