Xiaomi 13TvsApple iPhone 13
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Xiaomi 13T wins
Verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Xiaomi 13T is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 499, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Xiaomi 13T takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Battery — led by battery (5,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 13T and Apple iPhone 13.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,000,000 pts vs 800,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 800 nits.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a better camera — 134 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 3,227 mAh.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 20 W.
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 13T
- Apple iPhone 13
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Xiaomi 13T
Choose Xiaomi 13T if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 13
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if price matters most. It costs USD 499.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 13T
- Leica cameras
- 144 Hz display
- 67 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 13
- A15 is still fast
- Great dual cameras
- Long iOS support
- 60 Hz display
- Slow 20 W charging
- Lightning port