We put the Xiaomi 13 through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key display specifications:
- 6.38 inches AMOLED, (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.1 mm (6.02 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, (~414 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Xiaomi 13
135
display
137
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (160)
160
Vivo X90 Pro+
Best: Vivo X90 Pro+ (164)
126
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Best: Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon) (162)
135
Huawei P40 Pro
Best: Huawei P40 Pro (155)
118
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (168)
124
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Best: Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (161)
Position in Global Ranking
30
th
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
152
4. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
149
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
149
7. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
148
7. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
148
9. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
146
12. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
145
15. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
140
27. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
136
30. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
135
34. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
134
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
134
34. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
134
38. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
133
38. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
38. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
133
38. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
133
44. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
131
44. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
48. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
55. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
129
55. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
129
62. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
128
62. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
128
65. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
72. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
125
72. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
125
88. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
123
88. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
123
92. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
98. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
102. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
118
108. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
116
113. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
111
113. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
117. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
123. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
125. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
105
126. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
133. Microsoft Surface Duo
99
135. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
97
136. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
95
144. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
74
145. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
69
147. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
60
Position in Premium Ranking
4
th
1. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
148
5. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
5. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
133
7. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
12. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
125
12. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
125
18. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
123
40. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
60
Pros
- Good color fidelity
- Well-managed contrast and colors for watching HDR10 content
- Well adapted for use in low light thanks to good brightness and good blue light filter
Cons
- Lacks readability under sunlight
- Frequent ghost touches when using the device with one hand
- Frame mismatches when watching videos
The Xiaomi 13’s display performance was overall very good, with a very strong showing in color, which had a pleasant saturation.
While the screen was not easily readable in sunlight, the device’s readability proved to be very good in low light because of good brightness levels in such conditions. Our engineers were eager to put the Xiaomi 13’s advertised 1900 nit peak brightness to the test, but the peak brightness level measured 1640 nits.
In video, both contrast and colors were well-managed on the device, particularly when watching HDR10 video content. The screen was also prone to frame mismatches when viewing videos.
The screen executed some ghost touches when trying to navigate it with a single hand.
By default, the Xiaomi 13 has a low flicker frequency, which could make viewing the screen for a long time in low light uncomfortable for some people. However, a flicker-free option is available in the settings, and could improve flicker performance. This was not part of our tests, which covers the default mode.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Readability
137
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
How Display Readability score is composed
Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.
Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions
Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 7, Apple iPhone 14
(Photos for illustration only)
Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 7, Apple iPhone 14
(Photos for illustration only)
Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.
Color
160
Vivo X90 Pro+
Vivo X90 Pro+
How Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux
Color rendering in sunlight (>90 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 7, Apple iPhone 14
(Photos for illustration only)
Color fidelity measurements
Xiaomi 13, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Xiaomi 13, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.
Video
126
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)
Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12, Google Pixel 7, Apple iPhone 14
(Photos for illustration only)
Gamut coverage for video content
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.
Motion
135
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.
Video frame drops
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).
Touch
118
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
How Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.
Average Touch Response Time Xiaomi 13
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.
Artifacts
124
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
How Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
Average Reflectance (SCI) Xiaomi 13
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Xiaomi 13
480 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Xiaomi 13
(Photo for illustration only)
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Camera
Audio
Battery
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