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The Highly Anticipated Xiaomi 13T Series Is Here. Take A Look At All The Features

Co-engineered with Leica, the latest release boasts a new smartphone photography experience.

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Xiaomi has finally unveiled its highly anticipated 13T series, which is co-engineered with renowned camera manufacturer, Leica

Boasting a string of remarkable features, the all-new Xiaomi 13T series features two variants — the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro.

Both variants are co-engineered with the Leica professional camera system, allowing for a whole new photography experience in a smartphone.

Available from RM1,699, you can pre-order the Xiaomi 13T series online or at any Xiaomi Authorized Store. More details at the end of the story.

First, here's a closer look at the Xiaomi 13T series' features:

1. Capture professional-grade photos anytime, anywhere

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Co-engineered with Leica, you can expect the Xiaomi 13T series to capture crystal-clear photos with just the touch of a button.

The Xiaomi 13T series brings two original Leica photographic styles, the Leica Authentic Look and Leica Vibrant Look, both of which are capable of automatically tuning an image according to lighting conditions and the shooting environment to the remarkable Leica quality and character.

The camera also covers 100% Digital Cinema Initiatives – Protocol 3 (DCI-P3), achieving a wide colour range that complements the unique Leica photographic styles.

Pre-setting your camera before shooting is important for many photographers. That's why the Xiaomi 13T series comes with the custom photographic styles function, first seen in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which allows you to adjust the camera's tone, tonality, and texture at the pre-set stage. This helps you retain more details and colours for post-processing. You can also save your preferred pre-sets, so you can create distinctive photographic styles for different photography projects.

Adding to the creative potential, the Xiaomi 13T series comes with six Leica filters, including the newly-added Leica Sepia and Leica Blue, which originated from the LeicaM-Typ240 Film Mode that captures the legendary and classic essence of Leica aesthetics.

From stunning close-up photographs of subjects such as birds and dogs to detailed images of people and places, you can now achieve so much more with the latest series.

2. Shoot stunning, crisp videos from 4K video format onwards

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The Xiaomi 13T's rear cameras support 4K video recording in all focal lengths, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro supports 8K video shooting for crisper, more legible, ultra-high resolution, and cinema-like videos.

Previously only available on professional video cameras, the Xiaomi 13T Pro supports 10-bit LOG 4:2:0 H.265 video recording with the pre-installed Rec.709 LUT. This feature lets you preview the adjusted colour before and during shooting, so you can obtain a satisfying lighting setup for the desired visual design. Plus, the 50MP wide-angle camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS) to help you shoot steady videos while walking, perfect for those who enjoy vlogging. 

Need to edit your videos real quick? The Xiaomi 13T series lets you enter the Pro mode of the video editor feature in the Xiaomi Gallery application, allowing you to efficiently and easily add captions, soundtracks, and more.

3. Upgraded performance with long-lasting battery life

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The Xiaomi 13T is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra for superb power efficiency, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset with a fast Octa-core CPU, delivering speeds of up to 3.35GHz.

With a powerful processor, the Xiaomi 13T Pro provides a smooth gaming experience without concerns over battery life. Its thermal dissipation has also been improved, ensuring that it always remains cool, even with heavy usage.

With a 5,000mAh battery, the Pro variant's battery is long-lasting as well. But that's not all. It also boasts a Xiaomi 120W HyperCharge, which allows the phone to charge to 100% in just 19 minutes.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13T's power-efficient processor allows for a faster smartphone experience and longer battery life. When fully charged, the smartphone supports up to 14 hours of screen time, so there's no need to worry about battery power when traveling around, shooting photos and videos, or binge-watching your favourite videos. Plus, it supports Xiaomi 67W turbocharging that achieves 100% of power in 42 minutes and a large 5,000mAh battery.

4. Improved viewing experience with CrystalRest Display

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Both smartphones boast a clear and vivid 6.67" CrystalRes Display with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K (2,712 x 1,220) resolution, allowing for stunning viewing and gaming experiences.

The series also features a high brightness mode of up to 1,200nits with a peak brightness of up to 2,600nits, 100% DCI-P3 coverage with 68 billion colours, and end-to-end HDR10+.

Supporting Dolby Atmos with built-in dual speakers, the Xiaomi 13T series allows you to fully immerse in music, movies, and videos. There is also the Pro HDR Display feature in the Xiaomi Gallery application that you can switch on for a more balanced, immersive, and engaging viewing experience.

5. The series boasts a contemporary stylish design for a luxurious look

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Showcasing the classic design of the Xiaomi 13 series, the Xiaomi 13T series features a minimalistic and elegant design. It's available in three colours — Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black.

The back panel of the Alpine Blue model features Xiaomi BioComfort vegan leather with a soft and unique texture, adding a premium feel and making it comfortable to hold.

Meanwhile, the Meadow Green and Black models have a glossy glass back panel that feels luxurious to hold.

Aside from the aesthetically pleasing design, both of the new smartphones have an IP68 rating, which means they're water and dust-resistant.

You can now order the Xiaomi 13T series from now until 6 October at any Xiaomi Authorized Store, while enjoying amazing promos

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Both the Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13T come in Meadow Green, Alpine Blue, and Black colours, and come with a Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro worth RM549.

You can also purchase the Xiaomi13 T series on Lazada and Shopee.

Here are the prices for each device:
Xiaomi 13T (8GB+256GB): RM1,699 (Online Exclusive for Lazada and Shopee)
- Xiaomi 13T (12GB+256GB): RM1,999
Xiaomi 13T Pro (12GB+256GB): RM2,399 (Online Exclusive for Lazada and Shopee)
Xiaomi 13T Pro (12GB+512GB): RM2,699
Xiaomi 13T Pro (16GB+1TB): RM3,499

Head over to Xiaomi's website to learn more about the Xiaomi 13T series today!

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