Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 13T
43.2Performance36.3
47.7Display66.8
47Camera53
62.5Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Xiaomi 127 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and features (+13). 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
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,250
- 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 920,000
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 136% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $749
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 446 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,600 nits+136% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+25%Top 37% | 920,000Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+38%Top 43% | 1,250Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+10%Top 45% | 3,900Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+9% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+4% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |