Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 13
43.2Performance51.7
47.7Display52.8
47Camera52
62.5Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 126 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and display (+5). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 35% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 1,150,000
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.36 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi+1% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,900 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000Top 37% | 1,550,000+35%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | 2,050+19%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | 5,500+28%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+5% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |