Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi 13 Ultra in Kenya

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra price in Kenya is around KSh 160,000. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a high-end flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, P2 sensor with 90W Charge, 50W Wireless Charge, and a 6.73-inch Dolby Vision True Color LTPO display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits peak brightness. The triple camera on the 13 Ultra is made in cooperation with Leica and is backed by a Leica Vario-Summicron 8P lens and led by the Sony IMX989 sensor with a 1-inch sensor size that even allows variable aperture. A 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with Hyper OIS / EIS make the smartphone a new front-runner in camera technology. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra comes in Black, Olive Green, and White colors. Buy it in Kenya today at Phoneplace Kenya.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Specs and Price in Kenya

Physical Attributes

Xiaomi wanted a premium phone that stood out from the competition. Xiaomi 13 Ultra, like Xiaomi 13 5G and Xiaomi 13 Pro, is a masterpiece of ingenuity, design, and engineering. The Xiaomi 13 series is a real deal when looking at high-end smartphones in 2023. like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra model ticks all the right boxes, with:

• A sexy ergonomic design is 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 163.2 x 74.6 x 9.1 mm and weighing
• Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
• Dual SIM

Display

Xiaomi 13 Ultra is an elegant, imposing, and outstanding 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 is already a continued show of intention that Xiaomi is focused on enabling the best user experience to users. The AMOLED display is far better than IPS LCD or TFT screens on some phones competing against the Xiaomi 13 series.

With a high resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) resolution, 1300 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak) brightness, and 120 Hz rate, you are assured of optimal experience while scanning through your gallery photos, flip through the videos downloaded and recorded, and settles down to enjoy quality time playing their favorite games. Protecting the large, bright, immersive, and impressive AMOLED screen is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, adding gloss to one of the most outstanding smartphones Xiaomi has ever introduced.

Selfie 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 takes powerful shots at 32MP (HDR, panorama) and can record high-quality 1080p@30fps videos.

Main Camera

At the rear of Xiaomi 13 Ultra, it packs a quad camera set-up consisting of:

• 50 MP, f/1.9 or f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
• 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom
• 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF
• TOF 3D (depth).

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 X5 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

The primary camera can record 8K, 4K, and 1080p videos. The Gyro-EIS supports a real deal in getting stable, high-quality video shots for editing or sharing raw as recorded.

Operations and Processing Power

Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 the latest 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 device’s high performance.

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 Ultra 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. Xiaomi 13 model options have the following variants to pick from:

• 256GB 12GB RAM
• 512GB 16GB RAM
• 1TB 16GB RAM (all with UFS 4.0)

The inbuilt memory is sufficient to get going at full throttle without worrying about running out of space. The UFS 4.0 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 Ultra. Other sensors installed on the handset that enables better handling and comfort in communications are:

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

Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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, infrared, and USB OTG but no 3.5mm jack port no radio. One must use Bluetooth connectivity to listen to audio, with the handset having 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive BT specifications.

Network

Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a 5G-enabled handset. It supports up to 5G network bands. Based on GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G Network Technology, the device uses HSPA, LTE-A, 5G speed. With such impressive speed and 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 5,000 mAh non-removable battery with enough power and an efficient processing unit that enables at least 24 hours. To recharge, the user can use a remarkable 90W wired adapter capable of recharging 1-100% of the battery in a record 35 minutes. Besides, the charging system supports wireless charging (1-100% recharge in 49 minutes using a 50W wireless charger. The charging system helps reverse charging with a 10W reverse charger. With the combo, the user should have no worries whether on an extended safari or need to recharge quickly before getting into you a long meeting. The device is handy if you need to recharge your BT EarPods or smartwatches on the go.

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)
• Corning Gorilla Glass glass protection
• Impressive battery powering package.
• Waterproof (IP68 Certified)
• Gryro support
• Fast charging and Reverse charging support

Cons

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

Verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra, like its 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 5G counterparts, is worth owning and experiencing. Xiaomi 13 Ultra is an upgrade from the Xiaomi 13 Pro model. Based on the superior processing unit, 8K video recording capabilities and powerful battery-powering package, it is the real deal regarding elegance, sophistication, performance and efficiency in terms of power and processing output. Being 5G enabled with better ROM & RAM

FAQs

• Is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra available in Kenya? It was announced to the market on 18^th April 2023 and released on 21^st April 2023.
• What is the retail price of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in Kenya? The handset is currently retailing at Phoneplace for Kes 160,000.
• Is Xiaomi 13 Ultra 5G enabled? It supports up to 5G network.
• Is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra waterproof? It is IP68 certified against dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
• Does the Xiaomi 13 Ultra support fast charging? It comes with three charging options:
  • 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min
  • 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min
  • 10W reverse wireless
• What sensors are installed on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
• Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical)
• Accelerometer
• Gyro
• Proximity
• Compass
• Color Spectrum
• Barometer
• Is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra good for gaming? The Xiaomi 13 is powered by a Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset with an inbuilt memory of 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, and 1TB 16GB RAM. A massive battery of 5,000 mAh will last long under intensive gaming. It is well-equipped for mid to high-setting gaming.
• What OS is installed on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra? Android 13, MIUI 14
• What are the main camera specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
• 50 MP, f/1.9 or f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0″-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
• 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
• 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom
• 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51″, Dual-Pixel PDAF
• TOF 3D, (depth).
• What colors are available for users to pick from for Xiaomi 13 Ultra? Black, Olive Green, White.

Alternative Handsets to Xiaomi 13 Ultra

• Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
• Huawei Nova 9
• Google Pixel 7 Pro
• Vivo V25 5G.

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