Xiaomi announces global launch of Xiaomi 13T Series

POSTED BY: Lionell Go Macahilig
2023-09-29 15:49:12 PHT

Xiaomi is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated Xiaomi 13T Series, the ultimate smartphone for Filipino tech lovers ready to unleash their visual artistry. By incorporating professional optical lenses from Leica, the Xiaomi 13T Series delivers Authentic Leica Imagery that captures the essence of the iconic Leica experience. Equipped with advanced performance optimization architecture lasting battery life, and a crystal-clear display, the Xiaomi 13T Series ensures outstanding smartphone experiences whether shooting photos, watching videos, or in daily usage.

Craft your masterpiece with pro-level Leica photographic capabilities

Responding to the new generation of smartphone users’ passion for creativity, the Xiaomi 13T Series brings forth photography at a professional caliber. Both the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the Xiaomi 13T offer a triple camera setup featuring Summicron lenses co-engineered with Leica, including a 50MP wide-angle camera with 24mm equivalent focal length and a 7P aspherical lens designed to capture more light supporting high dynamic range shooting, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 50mm equivalent focal length. A 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 15mm equivalent focal length is ideal for taking panoramic shots and capturing stunning landscapes. Powered by 100% DCI-P3, both the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the Xiaomi 13T cameras have a wider color range which helps to capture every magical moment with classic Leica quality.

The Xiaomi 13T Series delivers two original Leica photographic styles: Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look, providing highly striking imagery possibilities with natural color reproduction, strong contrast, and shadow definition along with the classic Leica image aesthetics. Six Leica filters reveal legendary homages of Leica imagery, including the latest Leica Sepia and Leica Blue adapted from LeicaM-Typ240 Film Mode. Adding to a user’s creative options, the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the Xiaomi 13T offer four new Leica watermarks, providing greater choice for photo compositions and frame sizes.

The Xiaomi 13T series also features the Custom photographic styles function under Pro mode that was first applied on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, allowing users to adjust Tone, Tonality, and Texture at the pre-set stage, retaining more details and colors for post-processing. Preferred pre-sets can also be saved for distinctively personal photographic styles.

Featuring Xiaomi ProFocus technology, the Xiaomi 13T Series allows photographers to capture unmissable action with incredible detail, from stunning close-up photographs of fast-moving subjects such as dogs and birds to fascinating images of people and places.

Take video-shooting to stunning new levels

With the Xiaomi 13T Pro, your videography dreams become reality. Immerse yourself in the world of 10-bit LOG 4:2:0 H.265 video recording, offering you never-before-seen control of color and detail. The pre-installed Rec.709 LUT adds a touch of professional magic to your videos, rendering them unparalleled color accuracy and visual depth.

Personalization always takes center stage for Xiaomi smart devices, and the Xiaomi 13T Pro is also designed to offer you the freedom to express your unique vision. Import your favorite LUT style to the device and infuse your video with your signature flair. In addition, the Xiaomi 13 Pro brings 8K video shooting capability to ensure every scene, nuance, and detail of your videography is immortalized with theater-screening quality. The 50MP wide-angle camera supports both OIS and EIS, ensuring your videos remain rock-steady even in the midst of the movement.

The Xiaomi 13T rear cameras support 4K video recording at all focal lengths and fast and efficient editing. Enter the Pro mode of the Video editor feature in the Xiaomi Gallery application enables captions and additional soundtracks to be easily edited as separate tracks, ideal for creating short videos for social media platforms or personal vlogs.

Dive into a breathtaking visual and audio experience

Both the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the Xiaomi 13T feature wide-ranging power efficiency enhancements and lasting battery life, enabling users to enjoy a faster and more efficient smartphone experience.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset with a fast octa-core CPU, delivering speeds of up to 3.35GHz. It also has a built-in Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU that improves image processing, so gaming experiences are smooth and free from worries about battery life. The Xiaomi 13T is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra, built for superb power efficiency using the latest TSMC 4nm process enabling improvements in both CPU and GPU performance. Thermal dissipation on the Xiaomi 13T Series is improved with a 5000mm VC stainless steel soaking plate, ensuring the phones remain cool.

“MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ in the Xiaomi 13T Pro brings flagship device performance and outstanding power efficiency, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra in the Xiaomi 13T enhances the premium smartphone experience,” said JC Hsu, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of MediaTek’s wireless communications business unit at MediaTek. “We continue to raise the bar for premium and flagship devices by providing the ultimate performance in gaming, imaging, AI, and connectivity, ensuring consumers get the most out of their smartphones for longer.”

The Xiaomi 13T Pro supports Xiaomi 120W HyperCharge, which enables a 100% charge in just 19 minutes. Both devices have fast-charging options with the Xiaomi 13T Pro achieving 36% and the Xiaomi 13T 21% charge in just 5 minutes.

Developed with ISP (Internal Shortage Precaution), SOA (Safety Operating Area), and DTPT (Dynamic Turbo Power Technology) technologies, the Xiaomi 13T Series ensures safe usage of the large 5000mAh (typ) battery.

Contemporary on-trend styling with proven IP68 water and dust resistance

Showcasing the classic design language of the Xiaomi 13 Series, the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the Xiaomi 13T are available in three color options: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black. The back panel of the Alpine Blue model features premium Xiaomi BioComfort vegan leather with a soft and delicate texture that is super comfortable to hold and handle. In contrast, the Meadow Green and Black models have a glossy glass back panel that adds a sleek touch of luxury. Both smartphones are tough and their IP68 ratings mean they are water and dust resistant. These attractive yet durable smartphones can be used confidently to capture, view, and immerse yourself in every thrilling life moment.

The Xiaomi 13T offers a single storage variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM, priced at ₱26,999. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13T Pro provides two storage options: one with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of ROM, available at ₱37,999, and another with a generous 16GB of RAM and 1024GB of ROM, priced at ₱39,999. For added convenience, you can purchase them on an installment basis via Home Credit at zero percent interest.

Both models of the Xiaomi 13T also come in three vibrant color choices: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black.

To celebrate the launch of these new devices, Xiaomi Philippines is offering a preorder promotion for Filipino fans. Get a free Xiaomi Smart Camera C200 when you preorder in Xiaomi Authorized Stores and partner retailers nationwide from Sept. 27 to Oct. 5. A complimentary Camera Handheld Grip with Light will come with each Xiaomi 13T series device purchased from Oct. 6 to 15. As an added bonus, purchases made at Xiaomi Authorized Stores entitle customers to a chance to win one of the four Xiaomi P1 32” TVs, exclusively available from Oct. 6 to 7. Preorder now and enjoy these amazing perks!

Signaling a substantial upgrade in the company’s software support commitment, Xiaomi will provide four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security patches to both the Xiaomi 13T and the Xiaomi 13T Pro.