Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
51.7Performance79.1
52.8Display69.1
52Camera73.2
62.5Battery79
65.3Features78.7
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 1315 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and camera (+21). Xiaomi 13 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- 16% lower weight: 189 g vs 226 g
- 14% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36 ″ | 6.73 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 414 ppi | 522 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,200 nits+68% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,550,000Top 22% | 2,650,000+71%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 31% | 3,050+49%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,500Top 28% | 9,600+75%Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP+1900% |
| Optical zoom | 3.2 x | 4.3 x+34% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,410 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 W+60% |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+16% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+14% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |