We compare the iPhone 14 in depth with the Xiaomi 13, two very similar devices in terms of design and potential.
The Xiaomi 13 arrives directly to compete with the iPhone 14, a device that has looked a lot like it since the Chinese brand was inspired by the straight frames so characteristic of the latest Apple devices. And for all this, it is worth comparing them face to face.
we are in front of two high-end devices, which are a cut below their older brothers with the Pro family name. However, they are called to be the ones that attract the most sales due to their more affordable price.
iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 13 are very similar and compete in the same range
- Comparison between iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 13
- conclusion
Comparison between iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 13
The iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 13 are devices that compete in the same rangeEven Xiaomi has taken a lot of design inspiration from the iPhone 14 in its new device.
Table of technical specifications
| iPhone 14 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.67 x 7.17 x 0.76cm | 15.28 x 7.15 x 0.83cm |
| lester | 173g | 180g |
| Filter | 6.1-inch retina OLED | 6.36-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| display technology | ProMotion (60Hz), TrueTone, 1200nits | Always-on display, 120Hz, 1200nits |
| Processor | A15 bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8/12 GB |
| Operating system | iOS16 | Android 13 |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| cameras | Dual camera (12MP, 12MP) | Triple camera (50 MP, 12 MP, 10 MP) |
| Front camera | 12MP with f/1.9 aperture | 32MP |
| Drums | 3.279mAh | 4,500mAh |
| Colors | Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starry White, and Red (PRODUCT) | Red, blue, yellow, green and gray |
| Others | Dynamic Island, accident detection, satellite connection, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM, Face ID, IP68 water resistance, MagSafe | In-screen fingerprint reader, Dolby Atmos, IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| starting price | 1,009 dollars | Price to be confirmed in Europe |
Design
The Xiaomi 13 is clearly inspired by the design of the latest iPhones and comes with a few straight bezels very similar to those found on the iPhone 14. Of course, the Chinese device is a bit larger than Apple’s, slightly taller and thicker. For this reason, its screen is a bit larger.
At the front, the Xiaomi 13 looks cleaner because it only has a small hole for the front camera. The The iPhone 14 for its part has a notch which, despite being scaled down, still cuts out a good chunk of the screen, despite enabling the best facial recognition on the market.
The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro arrive to compete with the best
In the rear area, the two devices they use glassAlthough in the case of the Xiaomi 13 we also have a vegan leather option. In the rear part, the two stand out large camera modulewith two sensors on the iPhone 14 and 3 cameras on the Xiaomi 13.
Filter
As for the screen, we are in front two panels with OLED technology and virtually the same resolution and brightness, so they have very similar specifications. The Xiaomi 13’s panel is slightly larger, at 6.36 inches compared to the 6.1 inches of the iPhone 14.
So that The Xiaomi 13 screen stands out from the iPhone 14 is in the screen refresh rate. The chip terminal reaches 120 Hz, however the iPhone 14 remains at 60 Hz, this being an exclusive technology of the iPhone Pro.
cameras
Cameras are one of the main arguments for buying a new smartphone, however it is not easy to compare two terminals. The only thing we can do is compare their specifications, although the photographic result cannot be assessed without testing both devices. Where the Xiaomi 13 wins is in the third additional sensor that the iPhone 14 lacks:
- iPhone 14 main camera: 12 MP with an aperture of ƒ/1.5 and pixels of 1.9 μm.
- iPhone 14 ultra-wide camera: 12 MP with ƒ/2.4 aperture.
- Xiaomi 13 main camera: 50MP with f/1.9 aperture.
- Ultra wide angle camera of the Xiaomi 13: 12 MP with ƒ/2.2 aperture.
- Xiaomi Telephoto Camera 13: 10 MP with f/2.0 aperture and 3x zoom.
iPhone 14 and Xiaomi 13 are amazing devices
Biometrics
Something very important in a smartphone is the biometrics with which we can identify ourselves. In this case, the Xiaomi 13 has a fingerprint reader under the screen and the iPhone 14 has Face ID, the best 3D facial recognition Of the market. These are different options and each will better value one or the other.
Drums
With the battery it happens a bit like with cameras, the specifications may not be relevant and the main thing is how long you can use the device. The The iPhone 14 has a 3,279 mAh battery and the Xiaomi 13 has 4,300 mAhbut the iPhone 14 is likely to offer more everyday battery life.
In addition, the Xiaomi 13 has 67W fast charging, compared to the iPhone 14’s 20W. This means the Xiaomi 13 will charge 3 times faster than the Apple device.
Power
The iPhone 14 uses, for the second consecutive year, the chip A15 bionic It turned out to be extremely powerful. But the Xiaomi 13 arrives with the best of the competition, the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which is able to compete with the A16 Bionic of the iPhone 14 Pro.
It is to be hoped that, in terms of power, we are dealing with two very similar devices and we will have no problem when moving the operating system and any application.
Apple’s A15 Bionic chip is still a real beast
conclusion
Choosing between an Android device and an iPhone is difficult, each user will have their preferences and almost all the decision should be based on which operating system you prefer. Both are very interesting devices and will work very well.
As for the pure specifications, the Xiaomi 13 may be ahead in sections such as the screen or the versatility of most cameras, without emabergop the iPhone probably feels more premium and will receive updates for many years.
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