CHINA: Xiaomi has recently launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which boasts impressive features such as a Leica-tuned quad camera system, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 90W charging capability, among others.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra specifications and more
Display and performance
The metal frame, round camera module that resembles a lens, leather-covered back panel for the Black and Green variants, and other camera-inspired features are all present in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Its 6.73-inch QHD+ AMOLED display offers an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and 240Hz touch sampling rate, with a peak brightness of up to 2600 nits and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Battery and charging
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage. The smartphone has a 5000mAh battery with 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Additionally, it has two co-processors that enable various battery health features, the Surge P2 charging chip and the Surge G1 battery management chip.
Camera features
One of the standout features of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is its quad-camera system, with each camera boasting a 50MP resolution and Leica optics. These cameras cover six focal lengths, allowing users to capture different shots. The main camera is co-engineered with Leica and has a 1-inch IMX989 sensor with a two-stop aperture switch between /1.9 and /4.0. The smartphone also supports 10-bit Log, 14-bit Ultra RAW pictures, 8K video, Dolby Vision recording and playback.
Camera case
Xiaomi has also released a case for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra that improves the camera experience by offering a grip, a typical shutter release button, and a zoom lever, simulating the feel of using a camera. In order to expand their creative options, users can install filters over the phone’s lenses using the mount that is included in the case.
Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is priced at CNY 5,999 (about Rs 71,000) and comes in black, white, and olive green colours. It can be ordered right now, and as of April 21st, Chinese users will be able to purchase it.
While Xiaomi has announced the 13 Ultra’s global availability, it is presently uncertain when the smartphone will be available outside of China or whether it will be marketed in India.
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