The update warranty of the global Xiaomi smartphones from the premium segment has now been expanded to five years of security updates and three large Android updates. The Chinese manufacturer adds an overlay of the in-house MIUI version 14. The display bezels are small, resulting in a screen-to-body ratio of 89.5%.Īt the time of this test, the operating system of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is based on Android 13 with the security patch level from April 2023. The AMOLED display in front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus of the first generation. In addition, the case is IP68 certified and is therefore waterproof. The quality of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra workmanship is excellent, and the gaps are flush and even. With a weight of 227 grams (~8 oz), the flagship from the Chinese manufacturer is also no lightweight. With the huge camera element, the weight distribution of the premium smartphone is quite top-heavy, just like the predecessor, particularly since the case is also slightly thicker in the area of the camera lenses. The metal frames of all color variants are matte and have the corresponding color. But at least greasy finger smudges are hidden well by the textured surface. In terms of quality, the leather imitation might possibly represent a step back for owners of the European predecessor, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra with its ceramic surface. It is also supposed to have an antibacterial certification. The material feels comfortable in the hand and is supposed to be wear-resistant and resistant to yellowing according to the manufacturer. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra can be purchased in three different color variants and a limited color edition, with all models having the vegan leather texture on the back in common. However, Xiaomi already confirmed that the flagship smartphone will also come on the market in Europe, but there are no details on the price or availability date yet. In terms of the price, the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is already available from international importers starting from around 1,000 Euros (~$1,106). The Ultra model also offers a large and fast 6.73-inch 120-Hz QHD+ AMOLED display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Otherwise, the two premium smartphones from Xiaomi are visually and technically very similar. In addition, the weaknesses of the Xiaomi 13 Pro, such as the slow USB 2.0 data transfer standard, have now been overcome with the Ultra model. In addition to a high-quality Leica Summicron lens together with its 1-inch Sony sensor from the Pro model, the camera flagship, which was developed in cooperation with Leica, is able to bring some improvements in the area of macro photography – at least according to the spec sheet. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a logical development of the premium smartphone series from the Chinese manufacturer.
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