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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:8.1 / 10

Quad 50MP Sony Sensor Array, 1-Inch Variable Aperture, and Leica Vario-Summicron

Built unapologetically for photography purists, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra resembles a vintage Leica rangefinder more than a typical phone. Its quad 50MP camera system offers unmatched consistency across focal lengths by pairing a 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor with three matching Sony IMX858 companion sensors. The physical f/1.9-f/4.0 variable aperture provides real mechanical depth-of-field control and street photography hyperfocal distances, all supported by an ultra-sharp WQHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED panel.

Key Strengths

  • Massive 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor with physical f/1.9 and f/4.0 dual-step aperture
  • Consistent quad 50MP focal range from 12mm ultra-wide to 120mm periscope zoom
  • All-day 5000 mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless turbo charging
  • Premium antibacterial vegan leather chassis with camera-grip silhouette
  • High-speed USB-C 3.2 port supporting 5Gbps transfers and external display output

Points to Consider

  • Substantial 227-gram weight and prominent circular camera module bump
  • Selfie camera remains capped at 1080p video recording without 4K support
  • No official eSIM support on global market models
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging90WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Professional and passionate photographers wanting a pocket-sized Leica camera system•Mobile filmmakers seeking Dolby Vision 4K60 and 8K cinematic recording•Flagship enthusiasts who demand the pinnacle of camera sensor hardware

Xiaomi 13 Ultra full specifications

151 verified specification points across 20 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-04-18
Released
2023-04-21
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
163.2 x 74.6 x 9.6 mm
Weight
227 g
Volume
116.9 cm³
Build
Aluminum unibody frame, antibacterial silicone leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus front
Frame
Aluminum Alloy
Back
Antibacterial Eco-Leather
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Black, Olive Green, White, Titanium

Display

20
Type
LTPO3 AMOLED 120Hz
Size
6.73 inches
Screen-to-body
89.8%
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel density
521 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
70.6 mm
Panel height
157.2 mm
Active area
131.5 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2600 nits
Typical brightness
1300 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision / HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Gorilla Glass VictusSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.2 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 740
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13
User interface
HyperOS
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
3 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

1-inch Stepless Variable Aperture camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX989See Its Deep Breakdown
Aperture
f/1.9-f/4.0
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Telephoto 3.2x camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
75 mm
Optical zoom
3.2x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Periscope Telephoto 5x camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Aperture
f/3.0
35mm equivalent
120 mm
Optical zoom
5x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide 122° camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
12 mm
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired charging
90 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
50 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
25 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
1,560,000
Geekbench single-core
1980
Geekbench multi-core
5320
DXOMARK
149

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
XI-13ULTRA-01, XI-13ULTRA-Global

How we rated the 13 Ultra

How we score

The overall 8.1 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.0
9 reflecting the 6.73" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (521 ppi) peaking at 2600 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.3
8.3 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
9.4
9.4 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3.2x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
8.0
8 recognizing the 5000mAh capacity and 90W wired charging alongside 50W wireless support.
Software
7.0
7 recognizing the 3-year OS update commitment and 4 years of security patches.
Gaming
8.1
8.1 reflecting high sustained frame rates with the adreno 740 on a fluid 120Hz screen backed by dependable battery endurance.
Durability
8.1
8.1 based on IP68 with aluminum unibody frame, antibacterial silicone leather back, gorilla glass victus front and gorilla glass victus.
Connectivity
8.0
8 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb type-c 3.2 gen 1 (5gbps, displayport), 5G.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.4
6.4 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1099 launch price.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra: common questions

Does the Xiaomi 13 Ultra have a physical aperture?

Yes, the 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor features a mechanical diaphragm that can physically switch between f/1.9 for maximum light and f/4.0 for deeper depth-of-field and edge-to-edge sharpness.

Can you attach lens filters to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

Yes, with the optional official Xiaomi Photography Kit, users can screw standard 67mm camera lens filters (such as ND or CPL filters) directly onto the lens ring adapter.

How fast does the Xiaomi 13 Ultra charge wirelessly?

It supports 50W wireless HyperCharge, which can charge the 5000 mAh battery to 100% in approximately 49 minutes on compatible Xiaomi wireless charging docks.

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm (N4) fabrication, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features a balanced 1+4+3 microarchitecture led by a 3.20 GHz Cortex-X3 core, an Adreno 740 GPU with first-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and an upgraded Hexagon processor with dedicated micro-tile inferencing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Advanced FinFET transistor scaling with reduced gate leakage and enhanced clock stability under sustained continuous loads.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,350 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,550,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX989

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX989 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Co-developed by Sony and Xiaomi with a true 1-inch optical format, 1.6um native pixels (3.2um in 4-in-1 binning), Octa-PD autofocus, and native Quad-Bayer HDR.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX989 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Mobile Display Panel

Samsung E6 AMOLED

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung E6 AMOLED platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Featured in iconic flagships worldwide, delivering consistent 120Hz fluidity and rich HDR10+.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes next-generation luminescent organic molecules featuring high quantum efficiency and enhanced lifespan.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Peak HDR Luminance2,600 nits
Color Accuracy (Delta E)0.32

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung E6 AMOLED Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Xiaomi 13 Ultra are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,09916GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£1,09916GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,50916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,29916GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,29916GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,29916GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,03916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 12,99016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 13,39016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 8,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,84916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,48916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 4,02916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 4,11916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥170,30016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,14916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 4,55916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 26,89016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪4,11916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,517,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$8,58916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$35,70016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 3,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 33816GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹99,99916GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 307,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳133,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 17,799,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱64,29016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 5,10916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫27,910,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$6,39916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$21,39916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,703,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 20,69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£54,39916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺40,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP