Xiaomi has just unveiled its newest flagship phone , but what are the real difference of opinion compared to its herald ?

We ’re approaching the beginning of a new year , and that can only mean that Xiaomi is introducing a new model to its flagship range .

We were impressed by theXiaomi 12 , but this year sees a new first with theXiaomi 13 . So what ’s really young about this latest instalment ? This article violate down three cardinal difference between the fashion model .

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Processor

It ’s not just surprising to see that the new exemplar has receive an rise to the processor ; after all , it ’s expected to have an incremental advance in this area year - on - yr to keep up with the competition .

Nonetheless , it ’s encouraging news to see the Xiaomi 13 adopt the unexampled flagship Qualcomm processor , theSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 , which is the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 we saw on the Xiaomi 12 .

Qualcomm claims many improvement will be brought by this raw Si , include upgraded Artificial Intelligence , new television camera capabilities , spatial audio , better gaming performance , increased security , andWi - Fi 7support . We ’re eagerly awaiting the chance to put it through its paces ourselves to see how it holds up .

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Camera

The camera set - up of the Xiaomi 13 has also seen a major revision .

The Xiaomi 12 had a threefold - camera circle - up , with a 50 - megapixel independent sensor , a 13 - megapixel ultrawide sensor , and a 5 - megapixel telephoto macro lens . But while its sequel will also have a 50 - megapixel chief sensor , the come with tv camera will consist of a 10 - megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom , and a 12 - megapixel ultrawide lens .

We ’re look ahead to seeing whether that will be a big step up in terminal figure of its photographic ability .

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Design

Visually , there will be a few difference you ’ll be able to spot between this handset and its antecedent .

The tv camera module learn on a whole new looking at , as you may see from the above picture . It now resemble a large black square toes rather than the smaller rectangular shape that was of a like colour to the rear panel .

Speaking of colours , there will be far more options to choose from with the New French telephone . While the Xiaomi 12 was uncommitted in grey , blue , violet and green , the Xiaomi 13 will come in similar pastel ghost of black , scant green , loose blue , Lady Jane Grey , and white , but there will also be much more vivacious options of red , chickenhearted , dark-green , and blue .

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The Xiaomi 13 will have a flat - screen rather than one that curves around the edges , and the Light Blue color pick advert above will have a leather - like finish .

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip

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The rear panel of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone

The rear panel of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone

The rear panel of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip

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The rear panel of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone

The rear panel of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone