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Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB

86
/ 100
From $1,379
VS
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB wins by 4
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB

82
/ 100
From $1,079
Specdex verdict

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB lands at 86 and Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB at 82. That puts Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB leads on camera (86 vs 82).

Battery life

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB leads on battery (82 vs 78).

Performance

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB leads on cpu (86 vs 82).

Display

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB leads on display (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB more score per dollar ($1,079 vs $1,379).

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB 86
vs
82 Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Score breakdown

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80

Specs side-by-side

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB versus Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Storage
256GB
256GB
Release year
2023
2022

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB vs Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB

Which is better, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB? +

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,379, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Is Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,079, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Does Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB? +

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB — leads on camera (86 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB? +

Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB — leads on battery (82 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.