Xiaomi has always been known to make smartphones for money from the start. Every year, the company launches several devices under its banner, along with its subsidiary brands Redmi and POCO. Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 12 series in India in early 2023. Now, it looks set to launch its upcoming Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, including the flagship Xiaomi 13 series. In this article, we will provide a brief overview of all the new Xiaomi phones confirmed/scheduled for launch in 2023 in India and globally. So, without further ado, let's get started:
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Redmi K60 series
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Redmi Note 12 4G
Following the launch of the Redmi Note 12 5G in January, the company is expected to launch a 4G variant of the phone called Redmi Note 12 4G. While the specifications of the device are currently leaking, a recent look at the IMEI database revealed that the Redmi Note 12 4G could come in two storage variants: 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and 8GB storage. RAM with 128GB ROM. The phone can run MIUI 14 based on Android 13. As for the other specifications, we will update this article when new details about the smartphone emerge.
- Expected Price: Under Rs 15,000
- Launch: Q1 2023 (unofficial)
Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are the flagship devices of the brand in the first half of 2023. After being launched in China in December 2022, these smartphones are likely to enter global markets, including India, in the next few weeks. In terms of specifications, both phones are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The performance aspect is the only similarity between the two, with the Xiaomi 13 featuring a 6.36-inch OLED display while the Xiaomi 13 Pro sports a 6.73-inch curved 2K OLED display. Other screen features include a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 1900 nits.
The Xiaomi 13 has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with a 50MP Sony IMX800 main sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens and a 32MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 50MP sensor on three rear lenses. The camera has been further tuned in collaboration with Leica for richer images and videos. The device is powered by a 4500mAh battery in the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro respectively and a 4820mAh battery in the Pro variant with up to 120W fast charging.- Estimated Price: Around Rs 50,000
- Launch: Q1 2023 (unofficial)
Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro
Like the Xiaomi 13, the Xiaomi 12T series is also likely to debut in India next month. The Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro are currently available in China and some European markets. In terms of specs, it sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. , the two phones differ from each other in terms of chipset and main camera: the vanilla Xiaomi 12T comes with a MediaTek Dimension 8100-Ultra and a 108MP camera, while the 12T Pro gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with a 20MP OIS primary camera. Both shooters run MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
- Expected Price: Around Rs 45,000
- Launch: Q1 2023 (unofficial)
Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is said to be a mid-range phone that can go global under the name Xiaomi Civi 2, which is currently only being sold in China. The Xiaomi 13 Lite was recently spotted in the Google Play Console database, indicating an imminent launch. If the phone is really Civi 2 branded, it could feature a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. . The triple rear camera consists of a 32MP + 32MP dual selfie camera with a 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras.
- Expected Price: Around Rs 40,000
- Launch: Q1 2023
Redmi K60 series
Another series that officially launched in China late last year is the Redmi K60 series. These include the Redmi K60 Pro, Redmi K60 and Redmi K60E. We can expect one of these phones to launch as a Poco F series device in India or global markets. Key specs include a 6.67-inch OLED panel, 16-megapixel selfie shooter, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, up to 5,500 mAh battery and 120W fast charging. Under the hood are the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets and Dimensity 8200 in the Redmi K60 Pro, Redmi K60 and Redmi K60E respectively.
- Estimated Price: Around Rs 30,000
- Launch: Q2 2023
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Xiaomi will soon add a new smartphone called Redmi Note 12 Turbo to the Redmi Note 12 series. According to a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, this particular phone might be powered by the yet to be announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen. Processor 2. Leaks also reveal that the device may have a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and will have configurations of up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo may have three rear cameras of 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP. Lastly, a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging can handle the show.
- Expected Price: Around Rs 20,000
- Launch: Q2 2023
