The Xiaomi 13 is likely to be a big improvement over the Xiaomi 12, and could also have a completely different look if unofficial new renders are anything to relate to.
Shared by @OnLeaks (opens in a new tab) – leaking with a solid track record – on behalf of CompareSelect (opens in a new tab)renders show a phone with a flat screen, flat aluminum sides and a square camera block on the back, all of which are departures from the Xiaomi 12 and create a device that looks similar to the line of the iPhone 14.
That said, if these renders are accurate then Xiaomi didn’t just copy Apple as there are also many differences. The 6.2-inch display has a punch-hole camera instead of a notch or dynamic island, the lenses in a triple-lens arrangement on the back are laid out differently, and the look of the camera housing is different, with lines separating it into three distinct sections.
OnLeaks also shared unofficial renders of the Xiaomi 13 Pro – this time in collaboration with Wounds (opens in a new tab) – and this phone has less in common with Apple’s latest flagships.
The camera block is similar to the one shown in the Xiaomi 13 renders, but the 6.65-inch screen is curved and the sides of the phone are much narrower, making the device as a whole look more like a typical high-end Android phone than a high-end Apple phone.
We also have some specs for this phone, with the source claiming it has a 50.3MP main camera, measures approximately 163.0 x 74.6 x 8.8mm (rising to 11.8mm on the rear camera bulge) and options color black, white, pink or green.
OnLeaks also claims that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will cost Rs 66,800 in India, which translates to around $820 / £700 / AU$1,250. However, we wouldn’t expect these converted prices to be accurate, and if anything, the Xiaomi 13 Pro will likely cost more, considering the Xiaomi 12 Pro starts at $999 / £1,049 (around AU$1,550).
Of course, we’d take all this with a grain of salt for now, but with the Xiaomi 13 lineup likely to land before the end of the year, we should know all the details soon.
Analysis: Xiaomi 13 could be a great combination of Xiaomi 12 and iPhone 14
If these renders are accurate, the Xiaomi 13 could be a great looking phone with a distinctive camera block that combines the block shape of the iPhone 14 with the distinct sections of the Xiaomi 12.
The overall shape of the phone may be similar to the iPhone 14, but the use of a small hole-punch camera means fewer screen interruptions. And – again assuming these renders are real – those who would prefer not to have an iPhone 14-like design may prefer the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which according to the renders will look very different thanks to its curved display.
These two upcoming phones are also likely to have some of the best specs of any late 2022 or early 2023 phone, going through leaks and former form factor, meaning they could be prime contenders for a spot on our list of best phones when they land .