Yesterday, the highly anticipated Xiaomi 13 Ultra was finally unveiled at the Xiaomi 13 launch event. This device is a clear indication of the successful collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica to push the boundaries of mobile photography. Despite the release of the Mi Band 8 and the Pad 6 at the event, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra was definitely the center of attention.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is equipped with a quad-camera system that includes a 1-inch main camera sensor and a variable aperture inspired by Leica M series lenses. Xiaomi claims that this offers high imaging performance, reliability, and durability in a compact form factor.
The 50MP primary camera boasts Hyper-OIS and uses a Sony IMX989 sensor. The 50MP ultra-wide, telephoto, and super-telephoto lenses utilize the IMX858 sensor and can cover focal lengths ranging from 12mm (ultra-wide) to 120mm (super-telephoto). The primary camera can switch between an f1.9 to f4.0 aperture, while the other three house an f2.0 aperture. The main camera can shoot at 50MP RAW for higher image resolution with multi-frame 14-bit UltraRAW. Inspired by street photography, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra introduces a new "Fast shoot" mode that can take "focus-free" snapshots manually in just 0.8 seconds. There is also a 32MP selfie shooter, as well as access to CyberFocus, various Leica filters, 8K video recording, and more.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a proper flagship smartphone, packing all the high-end hardware. It features a 6.73-inch WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with 2600 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and in-display heart rate monitoring. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and the smartphone has a soft antibacterial silicone leather back. It is also IP68 water and dust resistant.
The smartphone is powered by the latest 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, complemented by the Qualcomm Adreno GPU. It packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 Storage, and to maintain peak performance, it has an active Loop liquid cooling technology.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is equipped with a quad-camera system that includes a 1-inch main camera sensor and a variable aperture inspired by Leica M series lenses. Xiaomi claims that this offers high imaging performance, reliability, and durability in a compact form factor.
The 50MP primary camera boasts Hyper-OIS and uses a Sony IMX989 sensor. The 50MP ultra-wide, telephoto, and super-telephoto lenses utilize the IMX858 sensor and can cover focal lengths ranging from 12mm (ultra-wide) to 120mm (super-telephoto). The primary camera can switch between an f1.9 to f4.0 aperture, while the other three house an f2.0 aperture. The main camera can shoot at 50MP RAW for higher image resolution with multi-frame 14-bit UltraRAW. Inspired by street photography, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra introduces a new "Fast shoot" mode that can take "focus-free" snapshots manually in just 0.8 seconds. There is also a 32MP selfie shooter, as well as access to CyberFocus, various Leica filters, 8K video recording, and more.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a proper flagship smartphone, packing all the high-end hardware. It features a 6.73-inch WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with 2600 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and in-display heart rate monitoring. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and the smartphone has a soft antibacterial silicone leather back. It is also IP68 water and dust resistant.
The smartphone is powered by the latest 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, complemented by the Qualcomm Adreno GPU. It packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 Storage, and to maintain peak performance, it has an active Loop liquid cooling technology.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is backed by a 5000mAh battery coupled with Xiaomi's Surge P2 Charging Chip and Xiaomi Surge G1 Battery Management Chip. The smartphone supports 90W wired turbo charging, 50W wireless turbo charging, and reverse wireless charging. It runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Xiaomi also announced a new video kit accessory for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone, which turns your phone into a proper handheld camera module. This kit supports 67mm filters from Leica, offers a physical crown for zooming and shutter, and a lanyard for portability. The Video Kit will be made available starting April 21 in China at RMB 700 (~ Rs 8,349).
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra starts at CNY 5,999 (~Rs 71,600) and will be available in China starting April 21. It is aggressively priced to compete with the likes of the Samsung S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro, with prices starting at CNY 5,999 (~Rs 71,600) for the 12GB+256GB version and going up to CNY 7,299 (~Rs 87,100) for the 16GB+1TB version. International release dates have not been announced yet, but they are expected to be in the coming months.
Xiaomi also announced a new video kit accessory for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone, which turns your phone into a proper handheld camera module. This kit supports 67mm filters from Leica, offers a physical crown for zooming and shutter, and a lanyard for portability. The Video Kit will be made available starting April 21 in China at RMB 700 (~ Rs 8,349).
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra starts at CNY 5,999 (~Rs 71,600) and will be available in China starting April 21. It is aggressively priced to compete with the likes of the Samsung S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro, with prices starting at CNY 5,999 (~Rs 71,600) for the 12GB+256GB version and going up to CNY 7,299 (~Rs 87,100) for the 16GB+1TB version. International release dates have not been announced yet, but they are expected to be in the coming months.
Mi Band 8
During the launch event in China for Xiaomi M13 Ultra and Pad 6, some users were eagerly anticipating the release of Xiaomi Smart Band 8. The launch of the highly-anticipated Xiaomi Smart Band 8 has expanded the range of wearables available in China. The standard variant of the Mi Band 8 is priced at 249 Yuan (~₹2973.92/$36.21), while the NFC variant is priced at 299 Yuan (₹3569.99/$43.49). Currently, customers can enjoy some discounts as part of the early bird sale. However, there is no news from the company about the launch of the product in the global market. Recently, the Xiaomi Smart Watch C was spotted on the Malaysian SIRIM certification website, indicating that new products may be coming from Xiaomi.
The wearable has a pill-shaped design and several significant design and feature upgrades. The Mi Band 8 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 60 Hz refresh rate, 600 nits of peak brightness, and a pixel density of 326 ppi. There are up to 200 watch faces on the fitness band, and users can change them through the Xiaomi Health App. Some watch faces even allow users to play games such as ping pong, shooter, trivia, and more. The Mi Band 8 supports more than 150 sports modes, including walking, running, cycling, weightlifting, swimming, and more. Additionally, users can track professional data such as stride frequency, stride length, ground contact vacancy ratio, ground impact force, and more. It supports heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen monitoring, and menstrual tracking for females.
In terms of battery life, the Mi Band 8's battery lasts 16 days on a single charge in standard mode. If the Always On Display (AOD) feature is enabled, the battery life lasts for 10 days. The 190mAh battery can be charged in just one hour using its magnetic charger.
The wearable has a pill-shaped design and several significant design and feature upgrades. The Mi Band 8 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 60 Hz refresh rate, 600 nits of peak brightness, and a pixel density of 326 ppi. There are up to 200 watch faces on the fitness band, and users can change them through the Xiaomi Health App. Some watch faces even allow users to play games such as ping pong, shooter, trivia, and more. The Mi Band 8 supports more than 150 sports modes, including walking, running, cycling, weightlifting, swimming, and more. Additionally, users can track professional data such as stride frequency, stride length, ground contact vacancy ratio, ground impact force, and more. It supports heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen monitoring, and menstrual tracking for females.
In terms of battery life, the Mi Band 8's battery lasts 16 days on a single charge in standard mode. If the Always On Display (AOD) feature is enabled, the battery life lasts for 10 days. The 190mAh battery can be charged in just one hour using its magnetic charger.
Xiaomi Pad Series
The list also include the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro tablets. These tablets have several upgrades compared to their predecessors and are designed to compete with the latest OnePlus Pad. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series has an all-metal chassis and an 11-inch 2.8K LCD display with a 144Hz variable refresh rate. It has an upgraded Snapdragon chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The Pad 6 Pro has a dual-camera setup and an 8,600mAh battery with 67W fast charging, while the Pad 6 has a single rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Both tablets run MIUI 14 for Pad based on Android 13 and come with a smart keyboard and a second-gen stylus. The Xiaomi Pad 6 series starts at CNY 1,999 (~Rs 23,800) and is available to buy in China. The tablets come in Gold, Black, and Far Mountain Blue colors.
Xiaomi unveiled a variety of products during the event, showcasing the impressive camera of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. In addition, they also launched the Xiaomi Sound Move which costs 699 CNY. The Sound Move features a four-unit high-fidelity stereo system, including 2 passive radiation units and 2 high-fidelity full-range units. It also includes a built-in G-Sensor gravity sensor for calculating audio, is IP66 dustproof and waterproof, has a 20-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, Type-C audio interface, and 8 whole-house combinations.
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