Xiaomi 13T and photography: Review + 150 test photos

[@retouthugues4921]

Just bought the 13t pro 16go 1To. Even if they look less detailed than flagship phones, the photos you show look more organic. That made me chose this mobile phone.

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! I am glad you liked my video... And good luck with the photos! Jan

[@MashiDani]

I just bought it I have problem with camera in cold weather out door. You can't believe how awful it is. Do you have this problem?

[@retouthugues4921]

@@MashiDani i heard that some people have the same problem, it's the first thing i tried when i received it and i can tell you no. Today in paris it is frozen outside and i don't have this problem, i can take pictures and videos. Some people have been able to stop this problem filming during 20-30 min in 4k to make the phone warm enough to remove the humidity inside the camera, i hope it will work with you. If you still have problem you should send it back to xiaomi. If that problem happen to me later, i will tell you. Good luck ;-) !!!

[@talhausman15]

one of the best camera review i have seen so far great job man

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! Jan

[@catbert007]

Got my 13t for a few days. Yeah i come to realize that the color is so beautiful, I find that almost every photos I took have pleasant result.

[@edsonmatine684]

Please tell me more, I'm thinking about to buy it but i have many questions

[@eliezerjunior1068]

Absolutely, the best video about Xiaomi 13 t cameras. I'm now subscribed here and following you on your website. Best wishes from Brazil. 🇧🇷

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! I am glad it helped!

[@Pablo_Anunnaki]

Quality work. Beautiful photos taken with the 13T. That's the one I need. Greetings from Bolivia.

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it! Greetings from the Czech Republic...

[@zseli]

Great review, Jan, well done!

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! Jan

[@tomaszpeplinski6277]

Getting my 13T tomorrow, you assured me that it was a right choice :D

[@NoobodyTV]

Hi , did you get yours already ?

[@douglasho8841]

Thank you very much for this camera review. Clearly explained. Sounds like a lecturer. 👍👍👍

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! I am glad you liked the video! Jan

[@TheManoj300]

How underrated reviewers we have here on KZbin, great review Sir. Very professional and practical for real life scenarios for common folks. Thanks.

[@lindav162]

Thank you so much for this Video ❤ This was exactly what I needed and it helped so much! 😊❤

[@jan-rybar]

I am glad it helped! Thanks! Jan

[@mgtraducciones]

Great review and excellent comments of the possibility’s strengths and weaknesses of this mobile phone. Excellent!! I will be picking mine up tomorrow, and am very excited looking forward to what it can produce. You are very right in stating, that a good photo is very much dependent on the ability of the photographer, in choosing the right light, composition and angle.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi and thanks for the comment! I am glad the video helped you!

[@sorinkrithuk1080]

Great video and a lot of beautiful shots. I love the 13T camara, one of the best in this price range. Greetings fron Spain!

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it! Greeting from Prague... Jan

[@santoshmokkapaty8620]

Thank you for putting up this great review . You went into a lot of detail and your pictures are fantastic

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it! Jan

[@faisalbari3520]

Great video and photography. I decided to buy this phone after watching your detailed review. Its portrait mood is super amazing. Thanks from Pakistan

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you, I am glad you liked my video! I hope the photos will be great! Best, Jan

[@PersonManManManMan]

Excellent review! This helped a lot

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! I am glad it helped! Jan

[@chinoangelo]

I'm sold. Thank you for this video. I'll get this phone as a gift to my mom

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it! Jan

[@gulmuhammadmujahid4675]

Great photography ❤

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! Jan

[@romigzstudio]

High Quality Content ❤🤩

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! I am glad you liked it! Jan

[@paultaeza15]

The photos are amazing!❤

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! Jan

[@PersonManManManMan]

Nice testing

[@donquixotecorazon7]

such a good video, very useful and i thank you for that. take care.

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you!

[@carlosc.m.9735]

Great review! Great channel! Subscribed

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you, I am glad you liked the video! JR

[@Arsenal18862006]

Very informative review. I see that the camera also has RAW mode ability which is a bonus and here in Ireland I can buy the 13T for €399. I was trying to decide between the 13T, iPhone 13 and the Xiaomi redmi note 13 pro+ for about the same price. It is a tough choice between the 13T and used iPhone 13 in my budget range, the 13T might just be edging it at the moment as it is new and 5 year security updates until September 2028.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi and yes, you can use RAWs as well. Concerning the choice, well, it is tough... I use iPhones for many years and I really loved iPhone 13 Pro (now I am on 15 Pro), so you will not make a mistake if you go this way. But it you do not really care much about being a member of the clan of iPhone of Android, this Xiaomi would probably be a reasonable choice as well.. Jan

[@johnnytube8231]

I Really enjoy your photo review 👍🏻

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it! Jan

[@josimi474]

Very nice photos.. I understand that that this Xiaomi 13T doesn't have a Macro function so how did you take those pretty close up photos?

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, I am really glad you liked it! And you are right, there is no dedicated Macro function, so these photos were just taken with the zoom (if you mean flowers…)… Best, Jan

[@nielsjunker1487]

Great video first time on your channel 😊 think i will replace my pixel 6pro for Xiaomi 13t 😉 happy new year and respect from Denmark.

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it! And I am very sorry for the late response... Greeting from Prague and all the best for the (sort of still) new year! Jan

[@allamaahmad7071]

​@@jan-rybarwhich is better pixel 6 pro or Xiaomi 13t for camera

[@fotolovac]

I have Samsung S23 Ultra in some situations I like 13T photos more, like in night scenes. Leica colors are so cute.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi and thanks, this is really a very interesting point - I generally have no chance to properly compare different mobiles, since I test them in very different conditions and months... So observations like this are very valuable for me... Best, Jan

[@sokaledc-pj5du]

Nice review. Thank you.

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks! Jan

[@ramazanozcan6645]

Gerçekten guzel inceleme 13t alma arefedindeyken bana iyi yardimci oldu teşekkürler ler Türkiye den selamlar

[@marcp.1752]

13T Pro here. Sadly, i could have bought the slightly inferior 13T, it was a bargain price - but now i am settled with that Xiaomi, for the next 3-4 years, which is good enough. I don't buy a new phone every 12-24 months, my Redmi Note 9 Pro is >4 years old, bought into spring 2020. But anyway, it would being interesting to see - what the 14T Pro would bring to the table during this fall. From 1:1 comparsions with the exact same camera setup, the Pro does have better IQ, and slightly more contrast. But the 13T would have been also a fine upgrade from my old 9 Pro, for sure.

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks for the comment! Jan

[@GustavoAPerez-sy7ub]

Muy buenas fotos y videos

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you!

[@zalanv9490]

Good review! The photos convinced me that I need this phone. But which mode did you use? Leica Vibrant or Authentic?

[@NoobodyTV]

I think it's a mix of authentic and vibrant 😅 even if i have mine i'm still not sure 😂

[@joaquinlcapistrano3213]

Hi bro how is the camera compared to pixel 7

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, sorry, I did not text Pixel 7, so I am not sure... Jan

[@joaquinlcapistrano3213]

@@jan-rybar we're you satisfied with the cameras bro? How does it compare to proper flagship

[@PieterFret]

I'm trying to decide between the Xiaomi 13T and the Pixel 7 as well! From my research, Pixel 7 photos tend to look a bit sharper and I like the colors better. But the Xiaomi cameras are very respectable, and it seems to be the overall better phone...

[@joaquinlcapistrano3213]

@@PieterFret yeah that's my conclusion too. I'll try to update you when I get a xiaomi 13t bro

[@PieterFret]

@@joaquinlcapistrano3213 Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@KINGGAMING-nd8le]

no front camera test?

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, good point - I do not use front camera so I rarely test it, but perhaps, I should, since sometimes, it could be useful... So next time! Jan

[@KINGGAMING-nd8le]

@@jan-rybar Xiaomi phones struggle with front cam a bit. And also there's a large audience that uses front cam alot including me so it would be nice to see the results 👍

[@kongregant8100]

How about the selfie camera?

[@jan-rybar]

I did not test it much, I personally do not take many selfies, next time I will, I know it matters for many people... Sorry... Jan

[@kongregant8100]

@@jan-rybar no need to be sorry, thanks for the video anyways ✌️

[@Sh.aqrabawi1]

I bought the Xiaomi 13t last week and today I noticed the camera in video laggs a lot . Not sure how to fix this because I like the phone a lot.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, I would like to help, but issues like this are outside of my expertise... Sorry! Jan

[@Sh.aqrabawi1]

​@jan-rybar, no worries! I gave it back. Thank you!

[@adisornphackdeetura7328]

I'm just like you~but I admit it. Shooting mode > Portrait It's really well done.

[@syarifairlangga4608]

Some people said its Codec problem.

[@ikhwanwan2692]

same with mine

[@mikedetector]

Este equipo permite hacer video con las dos camaras al tiempo?

[@jan-rybar]

Yes, I think so, but I am not sure, I did not test it... Jan

[@imprisonedone8054]

Any condensation on the camera When outside?

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, no, I did not have any issues with this...

[@lacikovacs4111]

Ahoj Jano! Ukázalo se, že je to skvělé video. Zrovna přemýšlím, jestli koupit 13T nebo počkat na Xioami 14! Svým videem jste mě ale přesvědčili, že tento telefon bude dobrý i pro mě. Děkuji Laci z Maďarska

[@jan-rybar]

Laci, hi and thanks for your comment! And good luck with your photos... Greeting to Hungary! Jan

[@NoobodyTV]

Good day sir , i wanna know if you're using default settings when taking those photos especially the moving subjects

[@DinDjarin7]

Hello, thank you for your video, did you use IA camera option on? And HDR Auto? Do you recomend the use of those options?

[@jan-rybar]

Hello, yes, I tried it both, but did not really see any dramatic difference - I believe both these options work mostly in background (even without turning them on)... So I would mostly to keep it in the default setting (Auto HDR and AI off)... Best, Jan

[@kornar]

Many thanks for the detailed review and the many, many pictures of the different lenses. I'm really impressed with the pictures but also with the colours that the Xiaomi captures. I really like the fact that the device lets shadows be shadows and prefers to allow a bit of highlight clipping instead of packing everything into an exaggerated HDR effect. Unfortunately, there is one thing that is missing in almost every review: I'm the father of two children and don't always have my DSLR camera with me, I usually have my smartphone instead. So far, only the Google Pixel with its software magic has reliably managed to capture my children in motion, especially at dusk or in indoor lighting. However, the Pixel doesn't offer many other "pro" functions and I'm probably one of the few people who don't like the distinctive "Pixel" look so much. Does the Xiaomi 13T have any options for capturing moving subjects properly in low light? Or does the hardware/software combination not manage to compensate for this? :)

[@jan-rybar]

Hi and thanks for the comment! And yes, capturing anything im movement is a mission which is not easy not only on mobile phones, but generally on any camera... To sum it up: for many reason, it it very hard to automate it (since it matters a lot how quick the movement is) so my honest advice is to try to play with shutter speed setting in the Pro mode. The key trick is to understand that to stop any movement, you have to find an optimal shutter speed (say, 1/200 for stoping a child slowly walking to 1/1000 to stop a horse running). The cost of doing this is so called noise - shorter time you set, higher the ISO gets (and the quality of the picture goes down)... It is much easier than it sounds... And it is definitely worth doing... Best, Jan

[@kornar]

@@jan-rybar Thank you for the detailed answer. 🙏 Good to know that these options are available in Pro mode. That could save a lot. Unfortunately, I read in the DXOMark review that the device has a relatively high shutter delay of 200 to 300 ms. Even the low shutter speed isn't much use if you miss the moment. I'll have to pass on the Xiaomi with Leica this year. Maybe the Xiaomi 14 will do a better job. 🙂

[@jan-rybar]

@@kornar Hi, interesting, I did not notice any issues with shutter delay, certainly not to the extend when it would complicate taking photos... But I cannot exclude it, of course... Best, Jan

[@Ap_zeus]

My 13t which is not the leica model doesnt have a macro mode.... Or is mine a defective variant?

[@NoobodyTV]

Are you using stock cam app ?

[@jan-rybar]

No, what app is it?

[@NoobodyTV]

@@jan-rybar i mean the camera app pre-installed in the phone when you buy it 😅

[@NoobodyTV]

Anyways , i already bought one and didn't regret it

[@jan-rybar]

@@NoobodyTVyes, it is a default app

[@miffimeyer2448]

What color profile did you use for your photos? 'Authentic' or 'Vibrant'?

[@jan-rybar]

I was mostly using Vibrant, because it looked more authentic to me (really)...

[@Mark-j9x5w]

im heading to prague in may with my 13T

[@jan-rybar]

good to hear! good luck! Jan

[@HahaHangout720]

Xiaomi 13t support portrait video mode?

[@jan-rybar]

I am not completely sure, I did not test it, sorry! Jan

[@DailyReels-i4q]

Which is better a55 or 13t

[@fredriccuartel5751]

13t ofc, it's more expensive so better specs ofc. A55 Samsung is exynos so kinda turn off

[@TronyMartinsQ]

Just got this beast for myself! Can you help me get the best shots while catching the Moon on Night Shots? Used to get pretty close in my Xperia previously but cant get the same in Pro Mode using manual mode in 13T

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, frankly, capturing the Moon can really be tricky (meaning nearly impossible) since the phone simply has no advanced optical zoom capable of this... Sorry! Jan

[@MdAbdullah-g8x7o]

which is best for camera xiaomi 13t or oneplus 10 pro

[@jan-rybar]

hi, sorry, I did not test this Oneplus, so I cannot give you any reasonable answer... Jr

[@syarifairlangga4608]

Sir which is better photo for point and shoot, no editing. 13T or Samsung A54 ??

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, I am not able to give you a fair answer - I did not test A54, so cannot judge... Sorry! Jan

[@DubElementMusic]

13T

[@maugakmaupunyaemail]

one of my colleague said; 13T is not a point & shoot yet, but maybe in the future after software update. But A54 yes it is, since it released earlier, the software is more mature, but in some lightning situation you still need to adjust exposure for A54

[@mmishabbir775]

Hello, is the 13T any better than Pixel 7 in the camera department? What is your opinion? I am a camera guy. And both the phones are around similar price in my country. 13T has better display, good charging speed and backup. On the contrary, I love Pixels. Very confused here. Please help me choose between Pixel 7 and 13T. TIA.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, I'd really like to help, but I did not test Pixel 7, so I cannot give you any honest reply... Sorry! Jan

[@mega_Boi2004]

Google pixel takes more better photos than the Xiaomi

[@meelis79]

Very good quality. Photography should not be technical sport and pixel-zooming. For sport photography you probably need expensive gear, for your own hobby, these results are often better than older SLR cameras.

[@nnxt3604]

Hi! Is xiaomi 13t better than iPhone 11 in terms of photos and videos?

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, well, it is hard to say - really depends on what you want to shoot... My bet would be on 13T, but there would be situations when iPhone 11 might give you more balanced (realistic) photos. (I had iPhone 11 Pro for some time)... Jan

[@redn4s789]

50 mp or 12 mp ?

[@jan-rybar]

12 Mpx is enough fot 99 % of all shots...

[@CaniKissu-t8c]

i had mi13T too but i was wondering why it's like i can't capture pictures like that, Its blurd when i zoom it , it's far from your taken photos.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, generally you have to be careful when zooming and using digital zoom, then the quality really goes down very quickly...

[@Mateo-ts1xl]

Hello Jan, any issues with 13T or 13T pro and foggy lenses (condensation of steam from the inside)?

[@jan-rybar]

Hi Mateusz, no, I did not notice any issues like this (which of course does not mean they do not exist)... Best, Jan

[@Mateo-ts1xl]

@@jan-rybar Thank you! I've got one more question, Price to Quality wise, which one would you purchase for yourself? 13T or 13T pro?

[@jan-rybar]

@@Mateo-ts1xl Definitely 13T

[@Mateo-ts1xl]

@@jan-rybar Thank Jan! I will give it a try then!

[@ikhwanwan2692]

mine got this issue after few minutes using the camera..dont know why..same with when im using camera for video recording..at first its ok, but after few minutes it become foggy

[@TechNomadUK1]

Hello brother. If a 13T and the Galaxy S23 FE were both £350/€350 who would you choose for cameras, performance & battery life overall?

[@jan-rybar]

I would probably go for S23, I did not test it, only the S23 Ultra, and I liked it a lot, so I presume the S23 would be a great choice as well... And of course, it is a higher class than 13T (which I like as well in its class)... Jan

[@TechNomadUK1]

@@jan-rybar My only issue with the S23 FE is the battery life. All reviews I've read states it's a mixed bag. The vanilla S23 might be better. You think?

[@yakartamawles]

Premyslim jestli mam koupit xiaomi 13t pro nebo ted nova Xperia 5 V. Jsem z toho v rozpacich.

[@jan-rybar]

Dobrý den, omlouvám se za pozdní odpověď - já Xperiu netestoval, tedy neumím rozumně poradit... JR

[@herozero3180]

mi13t makro ?

[@jan-rybar]

No, it does not have a dedicated makro mode... Jan

[@MarekVida]

a práve pre nie plynulý, ale sekaný pohyb 4K videa, som kúpil výkonnejší 13T Pro. Tam už procesor stíha a 4k video pri 60fps je plynulé a bez akýchkoľvek zásekov pri pohybe do strán. Takže PRO verzia produkuje ozaj parádne videá, má o trochu lepšiu výdrž, fotografie neviem ako laik úplne porovnať, ale režim 50Mpix má ozaj krásne detaily a dá sa použiť aj orez fotky, pretože je aj po priblížení dosť kvalitná a ostrá. Veľmi vydarená séria telefónov. Pri terajšej cene PRO verzie už pod 600€, je to už fakt slušný pomer ceny a výkonu.

[@jan-rybar]

Aha, díky, to je velmi zajímavá informace, která odpovídá na onu záhadu, v čem vlastně je PRO lepší, když parametry jsou na papíře u foťáků vlastně stejné... Já video systematicky netestuji, tedy tohle neumím zodpovědně poznat... Zdravím, JR

[@MarekVida]

@@jan-rybar rozdiel je vo výkonnejšom procesore a v rýchlom úložisku typu 4.0 ktoré dokáže ten obrovský dátový tok pri nahrávaní 4k 60fps, zapisovať bez váhania. Ak sa nemýlim, tak klasická 13T nemá v menu fotoaparátu ani 8k video a možno ani 4k 60fps, ale len 4k 30fps. Ale to nemám ako overiť, či som niekde dobre čítal.

[@alexanberni]

автор сам по себе хорошо фотографирует

[@jan-rybar]

Thank you!

[@dasIDS]

Do you always "anonimise" all the faces of all the people you photograph in the streets like of those in the bus?

[@jan-rybar]

Well, not always, but in situations like this (a people in a tram) I think it is just not polite to show their face... And generally, I am trying to avoid showing people you can recognise - just as a matter of privacy... Jan

[@edsonmatine684]

Its a Great review dont get me wrong but u need take a black skin photos too...

[@jan-rybar]

Thanks for the comment! And yes, it is a good point...

[@Talangenz]

Try 13t pro

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, yes, in fact, I am testing 13T Pro right now... Still not sure if camera offers something really different, but the test is not over yet... Jan

[@Talangenz]

@@jan-rybar please make a video about it, im very interested

[@jan-rybar]

@@Talangenz Most likely, I will...

[@HayashiShirou]

Lol. I waiting my dad's xiaomi 13T order arrival. Then, make comparison with my oppo find x7 ultra to find out whether oppo is worth to buy. At moment, oppo is quite battery consuming when using camera.

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, let us know what you find, it is always interesting to know results of comparisons like that... Best, Jan

[@K.N.37]

I don't believe 😊 . I gas all fotos edited, or it's gcam work

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, you ask if I edited the photos? No, as I mention in the video, all these photos are without any edits... Best, Jan

[@julitaferus8055]

Jak 13 t względem redmi 13 pro plus

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, both mobile phones are similar, but I would go for 13T... Jan

[@PersonManManManMan]

[7570]

[@eminazaking]

Hi, i just bought this phone but the camera looks fake.. the picture looks unnatural even the beautify mode has turned off

[@jan-rybar]

Hi, it is strange - don't you have some filters active? Also: try to play with Leica modes and turn them on/off... I was quite happy with the "realistic" look of the photos... Jan

[@raywu6787]

相片嚴重色彩過飽合，VERY UGLY!

[@jan-rybar]

I do not think that oversaturation is a big issue for this mobile phone., but yes, it could happen sometimes - maybe try to turn off AI camera... (which sometimes does this)... Jan

[@milosleng1175]

A huge disappointment. The photos on my 13T look awful. I returned otherwise decent phone due its very poor camera. I don't expect much from xaomi camera but for 500€ this is a scam...

[@jan-rybar]

Hi Miloš and thanks for the comment! Of course, you cannot expect the same results like from flagships, say iPhone 15 or Samsung S24 Ultra, but it really gives very good results for the midrange level... I quite like Samsung A53/4 in this price range, but the results would be generally very similar... Good luck! Jan

[@kokovaleto]

You are pathetic!!!