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Xiaomi 13 Ultra by Xiaomi

Starting from $1,099.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.

Legendary photography flagship featuring 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, quad 50MP Leica optics, and 2K 120Hz display.

About Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is engineered as a dedicated camera tool with smartphone capabilities. It houses a quad 50MP rear system featuring the 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor with physical two-stop variable aperture (f/1.9 - f/4.0), accompanied by dual telephoto lenses (3.2x and 5x periscope) and an ultrawide camera, all calibrated with Leica authentic color science. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a 5000mAh battery and 90W wired charging.

Full Specifications

Imported
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to HyperOS
Display Size
6.73 inches
Display Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels (WQHD+)
Display Type
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Rear Camera
Quad: 50.3 MP (1.0" IMX989, f/1.9-f/4.0, OIS) + 50 MP (5x periscope, OIS) + 50 MP (telephoto 3.2x, OIS) + 50 MP (ultrawide 122°)
Front Camera
32 MP (wide)
RAM
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0
Network
5G / 4G LTE / 3G / 2G
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Charging
90W wired (100% in 35 min), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
Colors
Black, Olive Green, White

Known Issues & Fixes

Issue Solution / Fix
Significant physical bulk and top-heavy balance due to the giant camera housing. The phone is intentionally designed with camera ergonomics in mind; using two hands or the leather grip case gives excellent shooting stability.
Aggressive background app closing on default MIUI battery profiles. Set battery optimization for essential messaging apps to "No restrictions" in App Info settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 13 Ultra have the 1-inch sensor?

Yes, it uses the Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor with two-stop physical aperture.

What optical zoom levels are supported?

It has two dedicated optical zoom cameras: 3.2x (75mm) and 5x periscope (120mm).

Is the back cover genuine leather?

It is crafted from second-generation antibacterial silicone eco-leather that resists stains and yellowing.

How bright is the screen?

The C7 AMOLED panel reaches a peak brightness of 2600 nits.

Can it shoot RAW 14-bit photos?

Yes, it supports Ultra RAW 14-bit DNG files with computational metadata embedded.

What is the charging speed?

90W wired (0-100% in 35 mins) and 50W wireless (0-100% in 49 mins).