Xiaomi’s ultimate flagship phone, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, was launched in China last April and is now set to make its debut in the global market. The company has specially created a blog/website for its global launch, featuring a timer that displays the countdown.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra global launch date announced
The official website features the caption “Xiaomi 13 Ultra co-engineered with Leica – Above the shot,” along with a countdown timer, revealing that the global launch will be held on June 8. Buyers can take advantage of special launch offers, such as receiving a complimentary 3-month YouTube Premium subscription and a free 6-month 100 GB Google One subscription.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a flagship phone that features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 1-inch ultra-large Sony IMX989 sensor with variable aperture, a large VC liquid cooling area, and a 5000mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. The phone also comes with a Leica-branded camera as part of the long-term strategic partnership between Xiaomi and Leica.
According to reports, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to be available in the global market in a single variant: the 12GB+512GB variant. It is expected to be priced at around 1,399 to 1,499 euros.
Comparison between Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max | Flagship Smartphones
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are both top-end flagships that have some similarities and differences. Lets compare these specs and features
Display: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a larger and sharper display compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It boasts a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED LTPO display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Processor: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, whereas the iPhone 14 Pro Max utilizes the Apple A16 Bionic SoC. Both chipsets are high-end, offering excellent performance and power efficiency.
Camera: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra boasts an impressive camera system on paper, featuring a quad camera setup with four 50MP sensors. This includes a 1-inch ultra-large Sony IMX989 sensor with variable aperture, a periscope telephoto sensor offering 5x optical zoom, and a Leica-branded camera. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a dual camera setup comprising a 48MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor. The iPhone 14 Pro Max also includes the innovative Dynamic Island that displays alerts and information from apps on the notch.
Battery: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a larger battery capacity and faster charging capabilities compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 3279mAh battery with support for 20W wired and 15W wireless fast charging.
Both phones offer excellent specifications and features, buyers to choose their dream phone based on their OS preference and pricing.
