Xiaomi 13T Review After 1 Month: Many Exciting Experiences but Some Aspects Need Improvement

After over 1 month since the release of Xiaomi 13T, this phone continues to receive praise from users for its design, feel, performance, user experience, and camera capabilities. So, how does the Xiaomi 13T fare after 1 month? What's the configuration of the Xiaomi 13T? Does the Xiaomi 13T camera capture beautiful images? Let's review the Xiaomi 13T after 1 month of use to find out!

Xiaomi 13T Officially Updates to Xiaomi HyperOS (Update: 01/23/2024)

It's been over 1 month since I conducted the Xiaomi 13T review after 1 month, and this phone has now received the official Xiaomi HyperOS update. This update has a size of about 5.7 GB, and it took me over 35 minutes to complete the update process. Additionally, the system storage capacity of the Xiaomi 13T after updating to HyperOS is 11.86 GB, slightly heavier than the 11.79 GB on MIUI 14.

When I checked information in some Xiaomi 13T user groups on Facebook, most people have received the new update. Some even got updated from early January 2024 or received the Xiaomi HyperOS security patch update. However, one opinion suggests that only those who have enrolled in Xiaomi's user testing program (Mi Pilot) receive the Xiaomi HyperOS security patch update. Since I didn't sign up for the program, my Xiaomi 13T only received one main update.

Certainly, the Xiaomi HyperOS update will bring many changes and new features to the Xiaomi 13T (I am currently experiencing Xiaomi HyperOS on this phone). Stay tuned to 24h Technology regularly to get the latest information on the Xiaomi 13T review with the Xiaomi HyperOS update!

Experience using Xiaomi 13T after 1 month with MIUI optimized smoother

True to the title above, after 1 month since its launch, Xiaomi 13T feels smoother to use compared to initially. This is largely related to software optimization, MIUI 14 operating system. Especially the transition effects, I feel they are executed smoothly, without encountering stuttering issues like before.

However, I still haven't clearly felt the difference between the 144Hz and 120Hz screens on the Xiaomi 13T and other phone models. It does provide a smooth browsing experience but not very distinct. Nevertheless, this is still a plus point that makes the product more appealing to users.

Furthermore, I've noticed that the vibration motor of the Xiaomi 13T is better than that of the Xiaomi 12T. When typing, the vibration is more evenly distributed around the phone instead of being concentrated in the middle of the back. As a result, typing on my Xiaomi 13T feels more comfortable and similar to the experience on the Xiaomi 13, a higher-end phone.

Additionally, I like using gesture shortcuts on my phone because they're quick and convenient. However, besides the default Google support, the Xiaomi 13T doesn't offer any additional options like double tap on the back or triple tap on the back. For me, this is a minor drawback compared to other products from the same brand that I've used before, such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro with back sensor touch or the Xiaomi 13 with back touch. It would be great if Xiaomi equips the Xiaomi 13T with more gesture shortcuts to make our user experience more convenient. I hope the next generation will have more gesture shortcut support.

As someone who likes to use headphones while working or on the go, I found it inconvenient to control music playback with Bluetooth earbuds tucked inside a 3/4 helmet while riding. Therefore, I remapped the volume control buttons to adjust the music track forward and backward. Now, when I'm on the go, I simply press the volume buttons to change tracks with the audio set beforehand.

Another feature that I really like when using Xiaomi 13T is the Virtual Key. When I turn on the virtual key, the bottom right corner of the screen will display an arrow button. When I touch the virtual key area, it will show various functions for me to choose from. Additionally, I can also customize this shortcut button through the Select Shortcut settings.

With this feature, I can easily perform many quick actions such as recording videos, taking screenshots, turning on/off wifi, locking the screen, etc., without having to pull down the status notification bar. This is convenient for my daily tasks and significantly saves time searching for functions.

Overall, my experience with Xiaomi 13T after a month is quite satisfying despite some issues like the unclear 144Hz screen or delayed notifications. Nevertheless, it's still a worthwhile product in the high-end segment today.

The design of Xiaomi 13T provides a comfortable grip

My favorite aspect of Xiaomi 13T is the design, specifically the overall dimensions of the device (162.2 x 75.7 x 8.49 mm (glass back)/8.62 mm (leather back)) making it compact enough for comfortable one-handed use. Moreover, the weight of the product falls around 193 grams, so even with hours of Facebook browsing or gaming, it doesn't feel tiring.

Additionally, while the frame of Xiaomi 13T is square-shaped, it's slightly curved at the edges with delicate CNC cuts, giving it an elegant touch. Combined with the gently curved back, it provides a snug and comfortable grip.

Moreover, the leather back variant of Xiaomi 13T that I usually use provides a unique and preferred grip compared to the glass back. The leather surface of this phone also effectively reduces sweat and fingerprint smudges compared to the glass back.

However, the leather back of Xiaomi 13T tends to feel susceptible to dirt accumulation around the edges with prolonged use. Therefore, I recommend using a case to protect the appearance of the device and prevent unwanted physical impacts.

Moving on to the display of Xiaomi 13T, as announced by the company, this phone boasts a resolution of 1.5K (2,712 x 1,220 pixels), a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits. Additionally, it features a flat OLED display measuring 6.7 inches, providing ample display space, clear content visibility, and vibrant colors.

Xiaomi 13T still packs a punch with the Dimensity 8200-Ultra chipset

Before delving into the details, let me summarize the specifications of Xiaomi 13T for your convenience.

• Display: 6.67-inch OLED panel, 1.5K resolution (2,712 x 1,220 pixels), 144 Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 2,600 nits.
• CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra.
• RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB.
• Rear Camera: 50 MP (main) + 50 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
• Front Camera: 20 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 67 W fast charging.
• Operating System: MIUI 14 - Android 13.

Learn more: Explore the Dimensity 8200-Ultra chipset along with other processors from MediaTek

Accordingly, after 1 month of use, I am still satisfied with the performance of the Dimensity 8200-Ultra on the Xiaomi 13T. This chipset meets all my needs without encountering any lag issues. However, the device still tends to get quite hot during prolonged usage or gaming sessions like playing Arena of Valor for around 15 minutes. Nevertheless, after using it for some time, I noticed that the chipset has gradually optimized better for this phone, resulting in smoother performance for all tasks compared to before.

- Performance evaluation of Xiaomi 13T after 1 month

To provide you with a visual assessment of the Xiaomi 13T's performance after 1 month, I will evaluate the device's performance using specialized software such as GeekBench 6, PCMark, and 3DMark. I will also include the performance scores from a month ago to give you a more objective perspective. The conditions for my evaluation are as follows:

• The device's battery must be between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% will affect performance and results).
• Do not charge the battery while benchmarking.
• Benchmark 3 times consecutively and take the average result after 3 benchmark runs.

Here are the specific results:

- Geekbench 6, PCMark scores of Xiaomi 13T after 1 month:

• GPU Compute OpenCL (graphics score): 3,266 points.
• Single/Multi-core Score: 1,111 points / 3,646 points.

- PCMark: 13,729 points.

- Geekbench 6, PCMark scores of the newly released Xiaomi 13T:

• GPU Compute OpenCL (graphics score): 3,182 points.
• Single/Multi-core Score: 1,128 points / 3,669 points.

- PCMark: 12,797 points.

- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score of Xiaomi 13T after 1 month:

• Total Score: 1,607 points.
• Average FPS: 9.63.

- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score of Xiaomi 13T at launch:

• Total Score: 1,762 points.
• Average FPS: 10.55.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test of Xiaomi 13T after 1 month:

• Highest Loop Score: 1,564 points.
• Lowest Loop Score: 1,528 points.
• Difference between Highest and Lowest Loop Score: 32 points.
• Stability Level: 97.7%.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test of Xiaomi 13T at launch:

• Highest Loop Score: 1,641 points.
• Lowest Loop Score: 1,572 points.
• Difference between Highest and Lowest Loop Score: 69 points.
• Stability Level: 95.8%.

Overall, the difference in scores between the post-launch and launch of Xiaomi 13T is not significant. While the scores are relatively high, after 1 month, the stability of the device in the tests appears to be improved, indicating some effective optimization.

- Gaming Experience on Xiaomi 13T after 1 Month

To have a clearer understanding of gaming experience on Xiaomi 13T, I downloaded the four most popular games today: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. During the gaming sessions, I recorded all FPS data using the Perfdog software and I've compiled all related results here for reference.

Overall, I'm satisfied with the gaming experience on Xiaomi 13T over the past month. Simple games like Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends: Speed War, etc., offer smooth, stable performance with only slight warmth. However, heavier games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail still run well, but the device heats up quickly, so I suggest adjusting settings to keep the device cooler during gameplay.

• Arena of Valor

• PUBG Mobile

• Honkai: Star Rail

• Genshin Impact

Overall, Xiaomi 13T still leaves me satisfied after 1 month of use, delivering a fulfilling experience for entertainment, work, and study. This indicates that the product will only improve over time with upcoming optimized updates. Additionally, I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of Xiaomi HyperOS for even more exciting experiences.

Xiaomi 13T battery performance after 1 month of use still impresses me

Before commencing the battery test for Xiaomi 13T after 1 month, I want to note that the results below are for reference only. As even a short period can somewhat affect battery life. Furthermore, each person may have different tasks, settings, and usage conditions, so the battery status may vary from the initial period. To provide a more comprehensive overview of Xiaomi 13T's battery life after 1 month, I'll conduct a battery test (following the standards of The Gioi Di Dong) under specific conditions as follows:

• Experience 4 rotating tasks including: Playing Liên Quân (graphics settings as shown below), watching YouTube, browsing Facebook, and using Chrome browser.

• Each task runs for 1 hour.
• SIM card inserted into the device.
• Screen brightness set to 100%, refresh rate set to 144 Hz.
• External speaker enabled with 50% volume.
• WiFi and social media notifications enabled.
• Battery saver, adaptive brightness, GPS, and Bluetooth disabled.
• Test conducted from 100% to 0%.

Specific results are as follows:

As seen in the above results, my Xiaomi 13T can last for 9 hours and 33 minutes after 1 month of use. Compared to the initial duration (9 hours and 50 minutes) when it was first launched, this difference is negligible to me. Additionally, I often use the device while charging, which may slightly affect the overall usage time.

However, in normal usage conditions with automatic screen brightness, customized speaker settings, etc., I can comfortably use the Xiaomi 13T from morning till evening. Moreover, with the 67W fast charging, I don't worry much about running out of battery.

Xiaomi 13T Leica camera captures impressive photos

Xiaomi 13T's Leica camera performs adequately but not exceptionally like the Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi 13 Pro. This is understandable as it's a mid-range product rather than a flagship, so it's somewhat limited. Specific camera specifications are as follows:

• Main wide-angle camera: 50 MP resolution, aperture f/1.9, focal length 24 mm, PDAF, OIS.
• Ultra-wide camera: 12 MP resolution, aperture f/2.2, focal length 15 mm.
• Telephoto camera: 50 MP resolution, aperture f/1.9, focal length 50 mm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom.
• Selfie camera: 20 MP resolution, aperture f/2.2.

Overall, the Xiaomi 13T's camera captures impressive photos and doesn't lag far behind other products in the same segment. The colors in the photos follow Leica's color profile, making them quite captivating, with good contrast and a slight tendency towards a subtle bluish tone.

Overall, the camera on Xiaomi 13T instills confidence as it consistently delivers quality photos in most situations. Additionally, its fast shooting speed and intelligent image processing software are positives for the Xiaomi 13T's camera.

Conclusion

Based on the experiences with Xiaomi 13T outlined above, I evaluate this phone as one of the worthy high-end products to consider at the current time. The device boasts a contemporary design, good performance, long battery life, and a quality camera system. Currently, the Xiaomi 13T price at Mytour starts from 11.99 million VND for the 256GB + 8GB RAM variant (price may vary depending on the timing and promotions).

Here are my reviews of Xiaomi 13T after 1 month of usage. What do you think about this smartphone? Leave your comments below for everyone to know! Thank you for your interest and following my article.

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