Xiaomi today has officially launched the latest entry to its 13-series smartphones with the all-new Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro models. Unlike the original trio that were released earlier this year, the two feature MediaTek Dimensity flagship chipsets and a completely different camera setup, though retained are the imaging enhancements and features developed by the company’s partner Leica.
With the exception of the display size and camera layout on the back, the newer Xiaomi 13T models actually sport a similar design to the Xiaomi 13 Pro model from before. In terms of specifications, both the standard and Pro variants feature the same 6.67-inch display with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 2600-nits peak brightness, 2880Hz PWM dimming, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Additionally, they come with an under-display fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating in water/dust resistance, and stereo speakers.
The similarities between the two don’t end there, as both Xiaomi 13T variants also feature the same camera sensors on the back, as well as up front. In terms of the former, housed within the square island on the rear case is a triple camera setup helmed by a 50MP f/1.9 primary sensor with OIS, which is paired together with a 50MP f/1.9 telephoto and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide. For the latter, housed within the punch-hole cutout on the display on either model is a 20MP f/2.2 front-facing camera.
In terms of imaging features, the Xiaomi 13T series are capable of shooting stills in Leica Authentic and Leica Authentic colour profiles in six different filters: Vivid, Natural, Black & White Natural, Black & White High Contrast, Sepia, and Blue. Moreover, the 35mm, 50mm and 90mm Leica Master Lens portrait modes from the original Xiaomi 13 trio also make a return on the newer models, while the camera UI has been revamped to be more intuitive.
Hardware-wise is where both models start to differ from one another. More specifically, under the hood of the Xiaomi 13T is a 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra chipset, along with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging via USB-C, Android 13 via MIUI 14, as well as WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC wireless connectivity support.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is equipped with the high-end Dimensity 9200+ 5G SoC, which is paired together with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Like its sibling, it too comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging via USB-C and Android 13 via MIUI 14. For wireless connectivity, this particular model features WiFi 7 as well as Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC support.
The new Xiaomi 13T series will be available for pre-order in Malaysia starting from 27 September 2023 via Xiaomi authorised stores, its official online stores on Lazada and Shopee, as well as official retailers nationwide. The vanilla variant starts from RM1,799 for the 8GB+256GB trim and RM1,999 for 12GB+256GB, whereas the Pro model is set to start from RM2,499 for 12GB+256GB, RM2,699 for 12GB+512GB, and RM3,499 for top-end 16GB+1TB configuration.
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