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The Xiaomi 13 Pro is an impressive phone. It has the sort of hardware and software you expect from a high-end smartphone in 2023 – so the question isn’t “is this phone good?”, but rather “why should I buy it instead of a Google Pixel or a Samsung Galaxy?”
There are several possible answers: the Xiaomi offers not one but three 50MP main cameras, fast 120W charging and lengthy battery life. However, performance isn’t as balanced as its rivals, and while the £1,099 price is cheaper than the £1,249 Galaxy S23 Ultra (see issue 343, p54), it’s a lot more expensive than the £849 Google Pixel 7 Pro (see issue 339, p72).
Design difference
Xiaomi has settled on a particular style for its Pro phones: like previous models, the 13 Pro has a curved 6.7in display with a grid-like camera block. However, it’s a little smarter than previous models thanks to
