Xiaomi 13

Stunning design ; Speedy processor ; Superb camera ; Great stereo speakers

Some software glitches ; Not cheap

The Xiaomi 13 is a quality handset with a premium Snapdragon processor. It's snappy enough to keep up and has a battery life that will comfortably see you through a full day. The highlight is the camera, which is absolutely top notch, and should be top...

Smart-looking design ; Impressively bright display ; Speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

Lacks originality ; Disappointingly few memory options internationally

At first glance, the Xiaomi 13 looks to be a worthy improvement over its predecessor in several areas. The phone’s straight-edged design is sleek, its display is exceptionally bright and the Snapdragon chipset means the Xiaomi 13 more than keeps pace...

Excellent display ; Premium, almost compromise-free design ; Top notch performance

MIUI software too fussy by half ; No storage or colour options in UK ; Battery life could be better

The Xiaomi 13 is a commendable step up from the Xiaomi 12 before it. With the addition of a much improved design, IP68 certification and a dedicated telephoto camera, it has addressed several of the major issues we had with that (still very good) phone.

Flagship performance ; Superb build quality ; Main camera takes great photos

Secondary snappers not quite as impressive ; Feels unrelated to the Pro version

A capable all-rounder that takes a solid snap with its main camera. It won’t wow you like the more expensive 13 Pro, but should please all but the most demanding phone photographers.

Great design. Solid and well put together - aluminum alloy frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and IP68 rating.

It is not using Xiaomi's faster 120W charging standard.

All things considered, the Xiaomi 13 is a really compelling, feature-rich package. There is very little compromise to speak of here beyond some nitpicks like the lack of Xiaomi's 120W charging, Gorilla Glass Victus and 8K@30fps video capture. Xiaomi...

Gorgeously premium design ; Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ; Beautiful OLED screen ; Great camera system ; Competitive pricing

No headphone jack ; Bloatware

The Xiaomi 13 takes another big step forward in the fight to be the best compact Android flagship with big specs, a gorgeous display, top-notch cameras, and a sleek aesthetic. Samsung should be worried — the Galaxy S23 has some real competition here.

Sharp, bright screen ; Impressive main camera ; Great battery life

Price point in no-man's-land ; No macro camera ; Bloatware City

Despite its Android roots, the Xiaomi 13 is also aiming for budget-conscious Apple fans, as from the outside it looks rather a lot like an iPhone. However, on the inside, it's all Android, for better and worse, and when combined with a Leica-developed...

if you're willing to pay even more for an even deeper camera experience. Better to go for a phone you can easily buy than one you'll have to work just to get sent to you.

But a stylish design and solid cameras go a long way toward making the Xiaomi 13 a viable option for those who want a premium Android phone without paying up for the Pro version.

Flagship performance ; Superb build quality ; Main camera takes great photos

Secondary snappers not quite as impressive ; Feels unrelated to the Pro version

A capable all-rounder that takes a solid snap with its main camera. It won’t wow you like the more expensive 13 Pro, but should please all but the most demanding phone photographers.