Xiaomi 13 Ultra Review: One Month of Real life Testing

[@iskandar5773]

Xiaomi 13 Ultra ❤

[@gbdr_ps_fan8656]

Velian, this review is just jawdropping. I love it. Precise, to the point content with lots of info that is backed up by personal experience. I enjoyed every bit of it and that's what got me convinced to finally buy this phone for myself as well. Keep it coming. Thanks.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man... I really wanted to allow myself proper time with the phone to be able to fully experience it.

[@albertorokypestean5571]

Well done! You have done a very good job 👍👏 Let's not forget also what's in the box , compared with Samsung, iPhone and Google pixel..... Xiaomi gives a lot for the money 😜

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Indeed. Tnx Alberto.

[@kpehe100]

Wow this is a lot I've heard in all smartphone reviews. This is so detailed and comprehensive and I will keep coming back to it

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx Wilson. 🙌 I tested the phone extensively and this was my honest review....

[@bogdanradu9207]

when a device gets hot but still performs well, it doesn't mean that the cpu is not handling the performance, but the fact that the disipation of heat works very well.

[@Timperi.cinematic]

In totale agree with u... Ive Xiaomi 13pro...but the autofocus work perfectly with camera app stock... Meanwhile with mcpro or motioncam... If you dont stay perfectly in the middle or if u have backlight source... The autofocus... Focus back to you... Have you notice this too?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Not so much, I used mainly mc24pro for some cinematic like style and I noticed that AF wasn't as snappy as with stock. I had to reshoot and recompose some of the footage.

[@Timperi.cinematic]

@@VelianSpeaksTech yeah... I dont understund why the autofocus dont perform like camera app stock.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

@@Timperi.cinematic It could be many things... I am not sure either, but as you said it, I remembered in mc24pro I had to even go to manual mode to get some of the scenes :(

[@Timperi.cinematic]

@@VelianSpeaksTech yeah... U have ti use manual focus... With all therd part app...!! Autofocus work fine only with stock camera app... Ive tried filmic,protake, 16mm, motioncam,mcpro, open camera... All of these has the same issu.

[@lltechview]

Great video. Immediately subscribed and now am watching all the other videos about Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Very good job. Do you plan on testing the Sony Xperia 1 V aswell?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man! I do want but financing is a problem, need to sell something to get it, let's see how this will play out.

[@lltechview]

@@VelianSpeaksTech Yeah. I am also constantly running into this issue. I am trying grover right now for lending the P60 Pro for a month. Maybe there is a lending service for Smartphones aswell in your country. Sony is a bit strict to who they give out sample devices.

[@Spider_Gwen3]

Loved the review but I'm confused between Vivo X100 Pro and 13 Ultra. Which one should i buy for photography ?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

I d chose X13U for the more versatile setup

[@christianf9844]

The tone is good as well as the rhythm. Cheer ! Everything is said without complacency and naturally with your style. I am waiting for the global or at least European version for the bands that my ISP provides me. Many premium cameraphones provide excellent photos but when you start cropping on a large screen as long as the quality of the comparison video is at least 1440p (because below the comparison in the details is almost impossible) and that the viewed photos are not biased for any reason so the 13U sweeps a lot of them . This is just my opinion from a practiced look ;)

[@des8333]

if only the phone was 6.8" or bigger and have better thermals. I have big hands and live in a tropical hot country.

[@villardj]

Can I buy the 16 GB / 1 TB Chinese version and bootload the global ROM? And it won't have the Chinese apps? What about supporting other languages? And how do I do this?) Thanks for any answers.

[@clointi16]

Great review! Good job! But as far as I've seen I've to agree with other people, i won't replace my S23, overall the System UI is still better in my opinion, as well as the design. Still finger crossing for Google pixel 8 pro 🙏🏼

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man!

[@gosampeinturemusique]

Thanks a lot for this sincere review 👍🏻You look good too 👍🏻 You speak a lot too 😂🙂 Love this Xiaomi 13 ultra , the design , the specifications ♥️💚 But too expensive according my wife 😂😭 Maybe i will take the Xiaomi 13t , which is not as best as the ultra , but better cheap ...🙄

[@derbi4stunt]

Love your channel, keep up the good work!

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man, keep watching it's a lengthy video, but it's a lot to go through...

[@jkpisces]

hows the UI stability? is it giving any problems or super reliable and not buggy that render the hardware useless?

[@forevr]

That's what custom rom are made for 😉

[@Raviranjanbicycle]

So so beautifully described,thank you

[@DvyynMicchael]

Do you know why I will take the Xiaomi 13 Ultra over the S23 Ultra? Xiaomi 1920pwm. S23 Ultra, only 240pwm! My eyes will love the Xiaomi, far better!

[@tucubogdan1]

I have a S23 ultra curently and the reason I will sell it and got ( I've already ordered) the 13 ultra is poor low light camera performance of s23U. Had the occasion to test the s23 ultra against xiaomi 11 ultea I got impressed how strong is mi 11 ultra still holds on. 13 ultra can't be worse!

[@insaf_]

Is it Wondam Mobile you referred to? Can you tell me about them vs Trading Shenzen in your experience?

[@vicentvanmole]

Thanks for great review . More important not just 4cams, it's the matching of these cam make this great compare others which shift from exposure to colors

[@Big_Chungus935]

I wonder is the lenses on ultra and pro same both rear and front?

[@sarge89]

any nfc issue?

[@anthonyrobertkemp6451]

Getting mine next month cant wait

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

You won't regret

[@nastysenthis1545]

How is the photo with moving subjet like running ?

[@zues121510]

Does the black version show dust in sunlight?

[@andylive974]

Thanks for your review. I still prefer Xiaomi system over Samsung. By the way I really don't like Galaxy S10, Note 20, S22 ultra and S23 ultra photos. Pixels soup most of the time. And I don't like it. I don't care the photos look good on the screen whilz being pixels soup after. I prefer Rog Phone 5 photos and Xiaomi photos. Honor and Huawei, ZTE, Nubia, they all make severely better photos than Samsung. But I love the huge screen, the real square where you can see all your video and the S pen is a game changer, clearly. I love the big Galaxy S and Note for the S pen and screen.

[@stx7389]

Im so frustrated it only has 600 views it deserves 100x of that

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

That is the reality of YT. If I make a video about changing one toogle in One UI to save battery it will get more views but in depth videos almost never get proper view unless it's not a how to...

[@stx7389]

Most underrated tech reviewer 👍😎💪

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man👍🙌

[@VivekSingh-wu9mx]

do a portrait video test (bokeh) showing edge detection and all and if possible compare it to iphone camera and tell us if you got any software update in 1 month

[@justinmuca8842]

Xiaomi 13 ultra uses a Li-Po battery and Li-po batteries are well known to endure high discharge rates and high temperatures so the heat problem should mot ne a concern

[@isaquesperandio162]

Which camera do you use to film yourself? I'd say it's the one on the S23u in portrait mode... kkkk... and I even dare say it's the front camera because of the autofocus. About the maximum brightness peak, it seems that it lags behind the S23u, the iphone and the Oppo, and I don't know if you know, but according to the GSMARENA tests, in the s23U it is reached in automatic mode and not in the "Extra Brightness" mode ". About that 4k recording test, I believe there were no problems because it is a controlled environment... do a test with it and the Samsung on a sunny day and I believe that in less than 15 minutes it will have problems... what doesn't happen is that the s23U because I already did such a test... the 13 Ultra can't keep things under control, unfortunately, and their marketing about the best and most modern dissipation system... aff About your review itself, I think it was the best and most complete ever made about the device, and I can feel honesty and security in the content you brought us. Congratulations!

[@Mrncrct]

as always, impressive Velian..

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man!

[@DWillis7]

Does anyone have any idea how to get one of these in the UK? I need a Global/EU version so it has the correct network bands and also so it have full Google Play Services with Google Pay, Android Auto etc.

[@utalpt]

Super review, thanks! 💯

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man!

[@HABO2210]

I don't get it. What the hell is Xiaomi doing with their heat management? Year after year they brag about the newest state-of-the-art cooling system and yet they are always one of the hottest devices on the market. In Tech Nick drain test 13ultra was easily the hottest (and shortest lasting) phone with 66 C peak temp 😮

[@dommcass4471]

I agree but to be fair daily usage varies person to person. Some people do not even play games at all on their phones and won't even push them enough to experience much overheating.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

I know, it`s same with the Oppo FX6P, I can get easily those phones to 58C even 60C after which I abort the tests... The thing is, I can do this artificially when I use the famous Emad torture scenario: - 5G on/WiFi off - Screen sharing to another device - Navigation On - 4K HDR 60 fps YT video in PiP - Genshin or Asphalt What is worth mentioning is that Xiaomi 13 Ultra is very stable under heavy load (let`s say in 3dMark Extreme Stress Test) with >80% and Oppo Find X6P isn`t.

[@patricksmusicvidz2611]

theres a big thermal update with todays software update. hopefully they fixed it

[@dareldiaz5766]

Google Pixel is the same hot as fresh baked bread

[@ShinobiDiabolik]

It is a great phone, but to be honest, based on what i have seen, i would not replace my Samsung S23 Ultra for this Phone. Sorry Xiaomi, more luck next time.

[@marshallzink7282]

Why?

[@ShinobiDiabolik]

@@marshallzink7282 The reasons for my decision is that: Samsung is actually innovating and researching and inventing mew things Xiaomi is only buying what is available on the market, they do not research Samsung works with Solid updates Policies of listening users, fixing bugs, fixing issues, Optimizing the hardware to make the best out of it. Xiaomi have the good intention, but not always make the best out of their intention. Samsung makes equally good photos in terms of light use, focus, quality, sharpness (if used with camera assistant app to prioritize focus instead of speed) with 0,77 inch sensor Xiaomi needs 1 inch sensor to achieve the same? As whole, Samsung gives me better overall package, compared to Xiaomi. With this said, i firmly stand behind my words.

[@joshuamemehemeka9177]

Is this phone better than S23 ultra because in my country is way expensive than S23 ultra

[@shihaskn6889]

How's overall experience and smoothness of ui

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Experience is excellent and smoothness is flawless...

[@GEORGE-ki9xm]

If u have a chance to choose s23u or 13u, which one will u choose?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Though choice but probably I will stay with S23U bc of video is insane

[@GEORGE-ki9xm]

@@VelianSpeaksTech what about low light?? Saw that 13u goes insane with low light on all modules in both photo and video.

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

It's good and fast, covered it in the vid

[@GEORGE-ki9xm]

@@VelianSpeaksTech shutter speed is slow..

[@GEORGE-ki9xm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/labYcoKojL6bbM0, in case if u're interested in another opinion, take a look.

[@silnyye4403]

Where or how you order it?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Trading Shenzhen or Wonda Mobile

[@kahfi1288]

Very well done review. Thank you!!!

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx man

[@techshakalaka]

Is there a link to download GCam for this device?

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Check here as a start t.me/gcam_xiaomi13u

[@RMASUPERFLY]

Too bad you guys can't access Huawei and their excellent Mate 50 Pro. That cellphone's camera is the king. When the Mate 60 Pro comes out later this year, sure as the sun sets it will get #1 spot again in DXO Mark...

[@alpaslanisik3549]

I have mi 11 ultra plan to buy that

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Mi11u still top!!!

[@maarteneh]

What keeps me back from buying the pro, I don't need the ultra, is that shitty OS with all its Chinese crapware, problems with 3rd party launchers etc. A smartphone is a phone after all, so the software should be good. Now it's more about the camera's, so in fact it is a camera with phone functions.

[@Sambo111]

i have this phone on stock camera no LOG for 60p only 24/30p and only for main sensor. stabalibation is crap becouse it crop havely. i disable it on setting, low light is crap too

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Yes

[@DEEPAKSINGHPAGE]

Please bring comparison video of xiaomi 13 utra and 1inch sensor sony camera live zv1

[@ujwal3934]

Superb review 👏

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Tnx mate!

[@salsk-artem.161rus]

Спасибо хороший обзор

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Thanks Artem!

[@kasarkado]

please can you give me the pest gcam for this phone

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

Sadly I do not own it anymore, best is to check Celso gcam site or on telegram groups.

[@geeteshkalangutkar3867]

How much Xiaomi 13 ultra cost you

[@VelianSpeaksTech]

1250 EUR

[@Molix1981]

Ahh the consumerism...

[@yeongkarsoon481]

Samsung still don't fix S23ultra motion blur when taking fast moving subject 🥲. Xiaomi 13 ultra really i mean so fast moving subject like a pro