Xiaomi 13TvsXiaomi 13T Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Xiaomi 13T Pro wins
Verdict
Xiaomi 13T Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Xiaomi 13T Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 599 — USD 100 more than the Xiaomi 13T. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro.
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Camera — led by camera score (137 pts).
- Xiaomi 13T Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Price — led by price (499 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 599 USD.
Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,400,000 pts vs 1,000,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 93 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want a better camera — 137 pts vs 134 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 67 W.
At a glance
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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 costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Choose Xiaomi 13T Pro if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 599.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 13T
- Leica cameras
- 144 Hz display
- 67 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Dimensity 9200+
- 120 W charging
- Leica cameras
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
- Heating under load