Xiaomi's 13 series of smartphones will be launched globally on February 26

 

Xiaomi's 13 series of smartphones will be launched globally on February 26, and the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be released in India on the same day. The devices are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Details about the global variants have leaked online, including pricing, colourways, and design renders. The base storage option of the Xiaomi 13 is expected to cost EUR 999, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to be priced at EUR 1299, and the Xiaomi 13 Lite is rumoured to be rebadged Xiaomi Civi 2 and will be priced at EUR 499. The Xiaomi 13 Pro will be available in Black and White, while the base model will offer Green, Black, and White colour variants. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is expected to be available in Black, Pink, and Blue.

The Xiaomi 13 series will be the first from the company to feature Leica-tuned camera setups, after the two brands signed a long-term partnership. The two brands previously collaborated on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which was the only phone in last year's Xiaomi 12 series to feature Leica-branded cameras. The devices were also previously listed on several certification sites, pointing to their global availability.

Overall, the Xiaomi 13 series promises to be an exciting addition to the smartphone market, with high-end features and camera technology. The leak of pricing and colourways only adds to the anticipation for the global launch on February 26.