Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G

Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G in Kenya

The Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G price in Kenya is around KSh 99,500. The 13 Pro 5G packs a 6.73-inch 2K OLED screen with up to 1900 nit peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with up to 12GB of  RAM and 256GB of storage. It packs a 4820mAh battery with the first 120W single-cell fast charging that can charge up to 100% in 19 minutes. The rear camera features a triple camera: 50.3 MP wide + 50 MP telephoto + 50 MP ultrawide while on the front, there is a single camera: 32 MP wide. The phone also has 50W wireless charging for 100% charge in 42 minutes and 10W reverse wireless charging. The 13 Pro 5G comes in Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, and Mountain Blue colors. Buy it in Kenya today at Phoneplace Kenya.

Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G Specs and price in Kenya

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Xiaomi was keen to have a premium phone that stands out from the competition. Xiaomi 13 Pro, like the Xiaomi 13 5g model gets ticks in all the right places:

• Sexy ergonomic design expected of modern phones in the present market
• Nicely designed camera deck, with awesome aesthetics (the remarkable XIAOMI brand impression and LEICA brand making it stand out when flashed for a snap or video recording
• Large bright display
• Under display fingerprint sensor
• Slim and lightweight handset, measuring 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm / 8.7 mm and weighing
• Glass front glass back/ silicone polymer and aluminum frame
• IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
• Dual SIM

DISPLAY

Xiaomi 13 Pro is a high-end smartphone. The test of its true value comes in the experience users get once they turn the display on. Featuring a 6.73-inch, LTPO, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ display, already is a continued show of intention that Xiaomi is focused on enabling the best user experience to users. The OLED display is far better than IPS LCD or TFT screens that are on some of the phones that compete against the Xiaomi 13 series.   With a high resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) resolution, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) brightness, and 120 Hz rate, you are assured of optimal experience as he scans through the gallery photos, flip through the videos downloaded and recorded, and settles down to enjoy quality time playing their favorite games.

CAMERA

Xiaomi endowed its handset well, packing a powerful and impressive 32 MP, (wide), front-facing camera for selfies of moments with oneself. The front-facing camera not only takes powerful shots at 32MP (HDR, panorama) but is enabled to record high-quality                1080p@30fps videos At the rear of Xiaomi 13, it packs a triple camera set-up consisting of:

• 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, 1.6µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm – ∞), 3.2x optical zoom
• 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF 12µm sensor.

Much was invested in the main camera, and by the look of things, it will not disappoint. The standout features on the main camera package include LEICA lenses, dual-LED dual-tone Flash, HDR and panorama snapshot options. The Telephoto and X3.2 optical zoom make taking pictures with the main camera an enjoyable experience, with high-quality professional snapshots worth having and sharing for keepsakes and sharing with friends. Besides taking high-quality pictures, Xiaomi 13’S LEICA lenses are made to record impressive videos.  The range specifications one can record in an ideal set-up include:

• 8K@24fps (HDR)
• 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG),
• 1080p@30/120/240/960fps
• 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS

Notably, the main camera is capable to record 8K, 4K, and 1080p videos, with the Gyro-EIS, supporting a real deal in getting stable, high-quality video shots for editing or sharing raw as recorded.

OPERATIONS AND PROCESSING POWER

Xiaomi 13 Pro is an elegant, powerful-looking high-end smartphone with aesthetics that confirm Xiaomi designers were going all the way. Under the display, the handset comes alive with many sophisticated parts that make the handset truly precious to hold and experience. Running on Android 13 OS, it has MIUI 14 skin installed for customization and optimizing user experience. A powerful Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset enabled the high performance of the device. The chipset is coupled by an equally efficient Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU and Adreno 740 GPU. The combo makes Xiaomi 13 Pro a truly high-performance handset capable of playing high-setting games, multitasking, and long hours on videos without overheating, lagging, or stuttering.

Unlimited downloading of applications, videos, and content is enabled thanks to a wide array of inbuild ROM and RAM to choose from. Xiaomi 13 model options have the following variants to pick from:

• 128GB 8GB RAM, UFS 3.1
• 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS 4.0
• 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 4.0
• 512GB 12GB RAM, UFS 4.0

The inbuilt memory is quite sufficient to get going at full throttle without worrying about running out of space. The UFS 3.1 – 128GB / UFS 4.0 – 256/512GB technology ensures optimal use by the phone of the available space, reducing redundancy that could weigh the handset down.

SENSORS

First, an under-display fingerprint sensor brings calls, convenience, and enhanced security to Xiaomi 13. Other sensors installed on the handset that enables better handling and convenience in communications are:

• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Gyro
• Compass
• Color Spectrum sensors.

Xiaomi 13 Pro also comes equipped with GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) which are useful in tracking and accurate location, especially for motorists. It supports Bluetooth, WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), NFC, infra-red, USB OTG but no 3.5mm jack port and no radio. To listen to audio, one will have to use Bluetooth connectivity, with the handset having 5.3, A2DP, LE BT specifications.

NETWORK

Xiaomi 13 Pro is a 5G-enabled handset. It supports up to 5G network bands. Based on GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000/ LTE / 5G Network Technology, the device makes use of HSPA, LTE-A, 5G speed. with such impressive speed and being 5G enabled, the user is assured of fast uploading and downloading speeds. Whether streaming videos, making conference video calls or playing video games, the Xiaomi handset will perform well as long as the signal is perfect, with 3g, 4G and 5G all on standby.

BATTERY

Xiaomi packed their Pro handset for high performance, going with how they stacked up the power department. The device is powered by an impressive 4, 820mAh non-removable battery with enough power and an efficient processing unit that enables at least 24 hours. To recharge, the user has the option to use an impressive 120W wired adapter capable of recharging 1-100% of the battery in a record 19 minutes. Besides, the charging system supports wireless charging (1-100% recharge in 36 minutes using a 50W wireless charger, and 10W reverse charging). With the combo, the user should have no worries whether on a long safari or need to recharge quickly before getting into you a long meeting. The device is handy in case you need to recharge your BT EarPods or smartwatches on the go.

PROS AND CONS OF Xiaomi 13 Pro

PROS

• Superior camera specifications and performance
• Up to 8K Video recording
• Gyro-EIS support
• 5G network
• Massive inbuilt memory
• Powerful processing unit
• OLED Display with a high refresh rate
• High display resolution (~522 ppi density)
• Impressive battery powering package.
• Waterproof (IP68 Certified)
• Gryro support

CONS

• Highly priced
• No Radio
• No 3.5mm jack
• Weighty phone

VERDICT

Xiaomi 13 Pro is worth having. It is an upgrade from the Xiaomi 13 5G model. Based on the superior processing unit, 8K video recording capabilities and powerful battery-powering package, it is the real deal when it comes to elegance, sophistication, performance and efficiency in terms of power and processing output.

FAQs

• Is the Xiaomi 13 Pro available in Kenya? It was released to the market on 14^th December 2022.
• What is the retail price of the Xiaomi 13 in Kenya? The handset is currently retailing at Phoneplace for Kes 99,500.
• Is Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G enabled? It supports up to 5G network.
• Is the Xiaomi 13 Pro waterproof? It is IP68 certified against dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
• Does the Xiaomi 13 Pro support fast charging? It comes with 3 charging options:
  3. 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min
  4. 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min (advertised)

• 10W Reverse wireless charging.

• What sensors are installed on the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
  1. Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical)
  2. Accelerometer

• Gyro

1. Proximity
2. Compass
3. Colour Spectrum

• Is the Xiaomi 13 Pro good for gaming? The Xiaomi 13 is powered by a Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset with an inbuilt memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, and 512GB 12GB RAM. There is a massive battery of 4,820 mAh which will last long under intensive gaming. it is well-equipped for mid to high-setting gaming.
• What OS is installed on the Xiaomi 13 Pro? Android 13, MIUI 14
• What are the main camera specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Pro?
  50. 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, 1.6µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
  51. 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm – ∞), 3.2x optical zoom

• 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF 12µm sensor.

• What colours are available for users to pick from? Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green and Mountain Blue

ALTERNATIVE HANDSETS to Xiaomi 13 Pro.

• Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
• Huawei Nova 9
• Google Pixel 7 Pro

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