This article will compare the latest Xiaomi 13 Pro and the previously launched Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones. Let’s find out which among them is the best.
Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
General
| Release Date | 14 December 2022 | 31 December 2021 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.7 mm | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 229 gm | 205 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e with Dual Band and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.3 | Version 5.2 |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 13 based MIUI 14 | Android 12 based MIUI 13 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
Display
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED Display | LTPO AMOLED Display |
| Screen Size | 6.73” | 6.73” |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50.3MP + 50MP + 50MP Triple Camera Setup | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Triple Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Color Spectrum | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 4820 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Fast Charge | 120W Wired Fast Charge
50W Wired Fast Charge 10W Reverse Wireless Charging |
120W Wired Fast Charge
50W Wired Fast Charge 10W Reverse Wireless Charging |
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Both the smartphones share the same or similar key specs and offer similar performance to its users.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset whereas the Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. So in terms of performance, the Xiaomi 13 Pro with the most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) chipset will be able to offer a slightly better performance compared to the other.
Both the smartphones also features the same 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED display which has a screen resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
On the rear, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 50.3MP + 50MP + 50MP triple camera setup which is powered by Leica lens. The Xiaomi 12 Pro also offers a similar triple camera setup on its rear with a 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The two devices also have the same 32MP front facing camera.
There is however a notable difference in the battery backups offered in the two devices. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a battery backup of 4600 mAh whereas the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers a battery backup of 4820 mAh. The two devices also support fast charging and comes with the same fast charging features.
So based on the specifications and features offered, as expected, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the best when it is compared with the previous Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone.
