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Xiaomi flagship series 13 impresses at first glance in parameters

It's exactly what you'd expect from proper flagships. That means a good screen, a quality camera, high performance, and so on. Nothing, surprising.

However, the entry-level flagship Xiaomi 13 has a lot more up its sleeve. Not only does it meet all the parameters of a flagship, it also does what it does really well. These are the things we like the most and are also the main reasons why we would decide to buy it.

The great asset of the Xiaomi 13 is its design. You don't need to know its parameters, but when you hold it in your hand, you immediately know which category it belongs to – the premium.

Thanks to its compact dimensions, it fits perfectly in the hand and you can literally feel the quality of the processing. The angular metal bezel combined with the front and back glass and the extremely thin bezels around the screen make this smartphone one of the most attractive devices on the market.

However, compact in this case does not mean deprived of important functions. It's still a complete flagship that lacks absolutely nothing. And best of all, it still has an internal battery that will guarantee excellent resistance. And this despite the smaller dimensions.

Superior durability and very fast charging... If we add a battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh, an economical and powerful chipset, the latest Android 13 and a perfectly tuned MIUI 14 superstructure, the result is clear. In its category, the Xiaomi 13 offers superior battery life per charge.

But that is not all. If you need to quickly recharge the battery for some reason, the manufacturer has not forgotten about fast charging. In this case, it has a power of up to 67 W, and you don't need to buy a charger, as it is included in the package. This means that the phone is already ready for fast charging after the first unboxing. And how fast is it?

In 15 minutes on the charger, you will have 50% of the battery, which will comfortably last until the evening. You get a full charge in 40 minutes. And to top it off, there is also fast wireless charging with a power of 50 W and reverse wireless charging, thanks to which you can comfortably charge, for example, smart watches or headphones directly from your phone.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 under the hood...The basis of every flagship is a powerful chipset. This time, Xiaomi has achieved the best that can be had in the Android world. Inside is a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In addition to high performance, it also has excellent thermal management, so there is no danger of overheating or reduced performance under heavy load.

On the other hand, you can play even the most demanding games with it, multitasking will be a breeze and browsing apps will be lightning fast. Exactly as expected from a proper flagship.

A quality screen as the basis of a decent smartphone... But that's not all. None of this could happen without a proper showing. In this case, it has a diagonal of 6.36″, a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz.

No unnecessary experiments took place here, so it's not bent on the sides. This means that you can get quality protective glass without any problems. But what we praise Xiaomi for is the thin frames around it, which look extremely attractive.

The maximum brightness of an incredible 1900 nits ensures excellent readability under any conditions, even in direct sunlight. Being an AMOLED panel, there's also an always-on display function, which has minimal impact on battery life.

A camera you can trust... In this sense, the manufacturer has left nothing to chance and has equipped the Xiaomi 13 very well. great results. And they have been confirmed, the Xiaomi 13 takes really excellent pictures.

On the back there are three sensors, each with its own meaning and none of them are useless. The main one with a resolution of 50 megapixels and optical image stabilization is complemented by a 10 MP telephoto lens with a 3.2x optical zoom, as well as a modern ultra-wide-angle lens with a resolution of 12 MP.

Thanks to the high performance of the processor, taking pictures is very fast and post processing is also fast. Everything works practically instantly and the photos literally pop on the beautiful AMOLED screen. No compromises were made even in the video, we even have the possibility to shoot in resolution up to 8K.

A proper smartphone needs proper support...And one of the best features at the end. You don't buy a flagship for a short time, but expect it to last for several years. Xiaomi is fully aware of this, so you can count on 3 major updates for the Android operating system. Xiaomi 13 came with Android 13 and will receive Android 14, 15 and 16.

But that is not all. In addition, five years of regular security patch support is also promised. It is also worth mentioning that new owners who order the Xiaomi 13 in the period 27.2. Until 12/3/2023, they will receive 6 months of Google One cloud storage with 2TB capacity absolutely free, as well as 3 months of YouTube Premium services with access to YouTube and YouTube Music without ads.

Xiaomi 13 | Source: Tomáš Kanálik

Reporting: Tomáš Kanálik