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Xiaomi 13T Pro review. Review of camera, hardware, software, battery, design, screen and charging speed of Xiaomi 13T Pro.

Xiaomi 13T Pro review, price and specifications

Xiaomi 13T Pro

Introduction

Xiaomi’s mid-term flagship refresh is now underway, and the new T series will be remembered for offering a “Leica-ready” camera and finally bridging the gap between the Number and T series. They are also the first waterproof Xiaomi T phones. Today we’ll be reviewing the Xiaomi 13T Pro, which upgrades the standard 13T with a faster chip, faster charging, 8K video recording, and Wi-Fi 7.

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The Xiaomi 13T Pro is an IP68-rated smartphone with a familiar Xiaomi13-eque design. You can have it with glass back or eco leather. At its center is a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1220p with support for a 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color depth, and Dolby Vision.

Xiaomi has put the Dimensity 9200+ chipset in charge of the 13T Pro, which is MediaTek’s best SoC on the market. The phone has 12 or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS4.0 storage, which is the fastest on the market right now.

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The Leica rear camera setup has to be one of the most interesting parts of the Xiaomi 13T Pro. There’s a large 50MP main camera with OIS, another (smaller) 50MP camera with a 2x zoom lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with fixed focus. The 13T Pro’s main camera supports up to 8K24 video recording, while the same imager on the 13T maxes out at 4K60.

The Xiaomi 13T comes with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, which is a nice compliment to the Dolby Vision display.

Finally, the 13T’s 5,000mAh battery supports 120W fast wired charging, and according to Xiaomi, a full charge takes just 19 minutes.

Specifications of Xiaomi 13T Pro at a glance:

  • Body:  162.2×75.7×8.5mm, 200g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicon polymer back, plastic frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
  • Display:  6.67 inch AMOLED, 68B color, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak), 1220x2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi.
  • Chipset:  Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4nm): Octa-core (1x 3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510); Immortalis-G715 MC11.
  • Memory:  256 GB 12 GB RAM, 512 GB 12 GB RAM, 1 TB 16 GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
  • OS/Software:  Android 13, MIUI 14.
  • Rear camera:  Wide (main)  : 50 MP, f/1.9, 24 mm, 1/1.28 inch, 1.22 µm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto  : 50 MP, f/1.9, 50 mm, 1/2.88 inch, 0.61 µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra Wide Angle  : 12MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 1/3.06in, 1.12µm.
  • Front camera:  20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.8 µm.
  • Video recording:  Rear camera  : 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 4K/1080p@30fps HDR10+, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps. 10-bit LOG, gyro-EIS; Front camera  : 1080p@30fps, HDR10+.
  • Battery:  5000 mAh; 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 minutes (advertised).
  • Connectivity:  5G; Electronic SIM card with two SIM cards; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4; NFC; Infrared port
  • Miscellaneous:  fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Stereo speakers

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The Xiaomi 13T Pro brings good features to the series, such as a more advanced camera and an IP68-rated design. But it also retains an old feature and probably the only potential failure we can foresee – the 20MP Quad-Bayer selfie camera.

And now it’s time to unbox the Xiaomi 13T Pro.

Unboxing Xiaomi 13T Pro

The Xiaomi 13T Pro comes in a thick paper box, unlike the small, eco-friendly boxes of Apple, Samsung, and Sony. The box contains the phone itself and a thin protective layer already on its screen.

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Inside the paper compartment, you’ll find a clear soft case and some play paper.

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Finally, the 120W GaN charger and USB-A-to-C cable are located at the bottom of the box.

Design, build quality, handling

Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro have almost the same exterior. Luckily, we have two 13T models in two different colors – Alpine Blue and Black – and can show you the two circulating designs.

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The Xiaomi 13T Pro, as well as the standard 13T, comes in two versions – a dual-glass design and a glass front with a vegetal leather back, both with plastic frames in similar colors and a metal finish. The glass model has glossy back panels (available in green or black), while the Alpine Blue color with a panel covered in blue vegan leather will impress you the most.

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The front panel is completely flat and made of Gorilla Glass 5. The frame is also smooth and has a matte finish with small but visible and noticeable chamfers that provide excellent grip and enhance the look. Finally, the back is curved towards the frame on the longer sides, which makes the Xiaomi 13T Pro look a bit slimmer than it actually is.

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The Xiaomi 13T smartphones are the first T-series phones to receive IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, and we are extremely happy with this development.

Other than these design features, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is an ordinary smartphone. Let’s take a closer look at it.

On the front is a 6.67-inch OLED screen, which Xiaomi calls CrystalRes. This is probably due to the higher resolution which is now 1220 x 2712 pixels. This panel is packed with premium features like 144Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color depth, 480Hz touch sampling, 2880Hz PWM dimming, plus HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support!

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OLED has thin enough bezels, even on all sides. We’ve seen slimmer ones, of course, but they’re usually on more expensive smartphones.

There’s a small punch hole in the top center, one of the smallest we’ve seen so far, and houses the relatively modest 20MP Quad-Bayer selfie camera.

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There are two things that are invisible to the naked eye – the thin earpiece output and the under-display fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint sensor is always on, fast and reliable, and we had no problems using it.

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The phone also acts as a stereo speaker and has another audio output on the top of the phone.

The back of the Alpine blue model is absolutely stunning. The vegetable leather feels good to the touch and the light blue color is perfect!

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The camera housing is large, and this feature is one of the strong points of this phone. The enclosure is also made of glass, square in shape and surrounded by what looks like a black plastic frame. Everything protrudes from the large back, causing the phone to shake on the table. The accompanying case, as usual, solves the vibration problem.

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The 50-megapixel primary camera is on the top, while the 50-megapixel telephoto is on the bottom. These two have small rings around them that protrude just a little from the housing glass. The 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and single-LED flash are around, but there’s no ring for the camera. There is also a small LEICA brand.

The frame is made of plastic, has a thick, thick feel and has a nice brushed finish that looks like metal. There is nothing on the left. The volume and power/lock keys are on the right side.

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The top of the 13T Pro has an IR blaster, a microphone and a stereo speaker output.

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The other stereo speaker, bigger and louder, is at the bottom along with the USB-C port, the main microphone and the cable tray.

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The Xiaomi 13T Pro measures 162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5mm and weighs 200g or 206g depending on the back. This puts it in line with other 6.67-inch caliber phones with similar specs.

We have been handling the Xiaomi 13T Pro for over a week now and have no complaints. The phone is solidly built and offers a secure enough grip, looks nice and is well-balanced despite the large camera on the back.

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We were happy to note that the Xiaomi 13T phones are now waterproof, which is amazing – no more worries around pools, on rainy days or near fountains.

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Overall, we think the Xiaomi 13T Pro deserves an A- for its Alpine Blue variant, as it’s visually stunning and smudge-resistant, and an A- for the dual-glass models, as the look They are more original and prone to stains and other adhesions. 

6.67-inch CrystalRes OLED screen

Xiaomi 13T Pro uses a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels or a density of 446ppi. It is protected by a flat sheet of Gorilla Glass 5 and has a small hole near the top.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro’s display uses one of the most premium panels a smartphone can get these days. There is support for 144 Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color depth (up to 68 bytes of color), 480 Hz touch sampling, 2880 Hz PWM dimming. In addition to all these things, this panel has HDR10 and Dolby Vision certification.

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According to the official specifications, the screen has a maximum brightness of 1200 nits (that is, sunlight mode) and a maximum brightness of 2600 nits.

We have completed our display test and the numbers match Xiaomi’s advertising. When manually controlling the brightness slider, we recorded a maximum brightness of 493 nits.

When using auto-brightness mode or with sunlight boost enabled, the display can be much brighter – specifically 1100 nits.

The minimum brightness in the white point is only 1.9 nits!

Maximum screen brightness test

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Color accuracy

The Xiaomi 13T Pro screen supports the DCI-P3 wide color space. The display’s color options offer three different color models – Vivid (default, DCI-P3), Saturated (DCI-P3 with saturation boost), and Basic Color (sRGB). You can adjust the color temperature for each mode.

There is also a custom section where you can select the color gamut (primary, P3, sRGB) and adjust hues, saturation, hue, contrast and gamma.

The Vivid (default) option reproduces DCI-P3 faithfully, and we found it to be fairly accurate, with the exception of blue-whites and grays, but this can be remedied by choosing a warmer color temperature.

The primary color option conforms to sRGB and provides incredibly accurate rendering, including whites and grays.

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Display options

renewal rate

The display supports refresh rates up to 144Hz, and there are two refresh modes – custom (selecting between 144Hz or 60Hz refresh caps) and default (automatic switching behavior).

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Xiaomi has listed five refresh rate steps supported by the 13T Pro – 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.

Adaptive refresh rate works as expected – dropping to 60Hz when the screen is showing static content. All streaming apps are also limited to 60Hz for UI and streaming. And of course, HFR incompatible apps like the camera app and Google Maps always render at 60fps.

The only time we saw the screen use 30Hz was for an always-on display.

While we never saw 144Hz across the UI, we can confirm that the display uses 144Hz in various games, benchmarks and compatible HFR applications.

HDR and streaming

The Xiaomi 13T Pro comes with Widevine L1 DRM support, and Full HD streaming with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support is available on popular platforms including Netflix.

battery life

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, which is a slight upgrade over the 13 Pro and has the same capacity as the 12T Pro’s cell.

We’ve completed our battery life tests and the Xiaomi 13T Pro scored a very good 102 hours. On-screen tests are fairly average – the phone lasted about 13 hours in our web browsing test and 15 hours when playing looped videos. It can take more than a day when called.

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Our battery tests were automated using the viSerDevice app thanks to SmartViser. Endurance rating indicates how long the battery will last if you use the device for an hour a day of phone calls, web browsing, and video playback.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro has excellent standby performance (about 370 hours), which helped increase its total endurance to over 100 hours. But compared to the Xiaomi 13 Pro, it fared worse in all tests, but compared to the 12T Pro, it’s actually slightly better in almost every test.

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The video test was done in 60 Hz refresh rate mode. The web browsing test is performed with the highest display refresh rate if possible. See the relevant reviews for more details. To adjust the endurance rating formula to match your usage patterns, check out our all-time battery test results chart, where you can find all the phones we’ve tested.

Charging speed

Xiaomi 13T Pro supports 120W HyperCharge for its 500mAh battery. The phone comes with a 120W GaN charger and a convenient 6A-rated cable, so you can power it right out of the box.

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Just like other 120W Xiaomi phones, the 13T Pro supports Boost Charge mode – this feature allows for the fastest possible charging at 120W, but only when the phone is off with the screen turned off as a precaution against overheating. limit This option is off by default, but you can enable it from within the battery settings.

Naturally, we did our charging test with Boost mode, because otherwise, the phone is limited to 60W-80W charging.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro and its 120W charger are a great combination. We gained 33% in just 5 minutes. Then we clocked 51% charge in 10 minutes and 68% in 15 minutes! A full charge took 26 minutes, slightly higher than Xiaomi’s promised 19 minutes.

Charging speed

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During the 120W fast charge, the phone didn’t heat up, it just warmed up.

Optimum charging is available, an option that should extend the life of your battery.

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Battery options

Speakers

The Xiaomi 13T Pro has a traditional hybrid stereo speaker setup of the new type. These two pieces are placed behind special nets on both the top and bottom sides. The top speaker also plays the role of a phone and therefore has another output in the front.

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The top speaker is much quieter than the bottom and focuses more on high frequencies. But since it has two outputs – the Xiaomi 13T Pro offers a balanced sound output. The speakers support Dolby Atmos enhancement and it is turned on by default.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro scored well in our loudness test. The sound quality is also good – vocals are excellent, there is a slight bass, while the high frequencies could be richer.

Turning off Dolby Atmos makes little difference – it provides a slightly richer but more balanced output.

Android 13 with MIUI 14

The Xiaomi 13T Pro runs the company’s latest MIUI 14 on top of Android 13. Xiaomi promises four years of major Android updates and another year of security patches for the 13T series.

Xiaomi 13T Pro reviewLet’s take a quick look at what’s new in MIUI 14 on our Xiaomi 13T Pro unit. Only eight system apps cannot be uninstalled, which is a big leap from previous versions of MIUI. Other detailed optimizations include automatic compression for apps that are not actively used and a switch to turn off persistent notifications. These seem to originate from the Android 13 core rather than the MIUI shell. Privacy is also reviewed with end-to-end encryption and local processing of user data on the device.

Going through the list of expected new additions to MIUI 14 since its official release, we noticed that many things are missing from the international version of MIUI 14. Our unit lacks the new animated character widgets, but has the new style of enlarged folders.

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Expanded folders

We also didn’t find duplicate file merging, controls for switching between Xiaomi wireless peripherals, and the new family account features. However, there is improved text recognition and image extraction in the gallery.

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Text recognition from gallery

Other than these few changes, MIUI has not changed at all and users will feel right at home.

This time the split between a notification and Control Center is enabled by default, and that’s probably a good thing. We found this to be very convenient and a way to teach users about MIUI’s unique approach to the user interface. And if you’re not a fan, you can always switch back to standard notifications by swiping in a location.

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Lock screen • Home screen • Notification shade • Control center

The home screen, recent apps, and general settings menu are the same as always. The app drawer is also enabled by default, and we like that Xiaomi has placed the search bar at the bottom of the screen for easier access. There are custom and preset app categories for faster navigation.

Xiaomi 13T Pro reviewUnlike the standard apps menu of late, MIUI’s task switcher lists apps vertically and offers a few useful shortcuts. This is where you can open apps in floating windows. However, you can only have one floating app open at a time. If you want a faster shortcut for apps that support open windows, just enable the sidebar.

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Recent apps • Options • Floating window • Split screen • Enable app drawer

Notably, the sidebar varies depending on the scenario. In games, the sidebar provides several game-related features, while in video applications, the sidebar becomes the video toolbox. Allows you to run video applications in pop-up windows, screenshot, record screen, send content, and play video with the screen off, including on YouTube without a Premium subscription. The only thing is that the programs you want to enable this feature must be whitelisted in advance.

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Sidebar and video toolbox

Customization, as always, is a big part of MIUI. This system allows you to choose an always-on display style or a user interface theme. Apart from the ones that are already installed on the device, there is a theme store that offers you a wide selection. The themes themselves change not only the overall look but also the ringtones and system icons.

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Themes and always-on display

Moving towards privacy and security, MIUI comes with a pre-installed system security app. Aside from the extra layer of malware protection it provides, the app keeps many of the app’s settings and privacy features in one place. It can manage your blacklist, manage or limit your data usage, configure battery behavior and free up some RAM. It can also manage the permissions of your installed apps, define the battery behavior of selected apps, and apply restrictions to only certain apps.

MIUI 14 offers Memory Extension option which is enabled by default (you can disable it if you want). In our review unit, we can choose between 4GB, 6GB and 8GB of internal memory reserved as RAM expansion. Less important memory blocks should go here.

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When it comes to security, the fingerprint sensor is fast and reliable. We had no problems, even when we were out on a bright sunny day. There’s extensive functionality for the fingerprint reader, which lets you open an app or initiate an action as soon as you unlock the device – just hold your finger over the scanner when it unlocks. It’s very similar to OnePlus’ OxygenOS/Oppo’s ColorOS/Realme’s Realme UI, but this one doesn’t allow customization. We haven’t found a way to add shortcut apps, so you’re stuck with search and a QR code scanner.

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Fingerprint reader and shortcuts

There’s also an experimental feature that lets you use the fingerprint sensor to measure heart rate. It’s a bit of a bummer, but still a cool little addition.

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Heart rate monitoring with fingerprint sensor

MIUI comes with its own multimedia apps – there’s Gallery, Music and Mi Video (both with local and streaming options). A MIUI file manager is also on board. And of course there is a Mi Remote app that uses the integrated IR blaster.

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Gallery • Music • Video • File Manager • Mi Remote

All in all, MIUI 14 changed little more than the 13th iteration. At least on our Xiaomi 13T Pro unit, that is. Fast and customizable as always. Xiaomi has paid special attention to the touch part of this device and we found that its engine is clear, strong and accurate. Even if it is annoying or not strong enough, there is a tactile feedback intensity adjustment.

Performance and benchmarks, stress tests

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is the second smartphone to come with the flagship Dimensity 9200 chipset. In fact, it’s the 9200+ on this model, which offers higher CPU and GPU clock frequencies. This processor is built on TSMC’s second generation 4nm process (N4P) and brings many improvements.

Xiaomi 13T Pro reviewThe Dimensity 9200+ chipset has an octa-core processor with a main Cortex-X3 core @ 3.35Hz, 3x Cortex-A715 cores @ 3.0GHz and 4x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz cores.

The SoC uses an ARM Immortalis-G715 MC11 GPU (@1164 MHz, vs. 995 MHz on the 9200) with a hardware-based ray tracing engine. The new flagship graphics unit brings Variable Rate Shading (VRS), twice the machine learning performance of the previous model, and ARM Fixed Rate Compression (AFRC) to reduce bandwidth usage.

MediaTek also offers a 6th generation AI processing unit – the APU 690, which is a 35% improvement over its predecessor in the ETHZ5.0 benchmark program. The chipset also supports fast LPDDR5X RAM with memory support of up to 8533MB/s and UFS 4.0 storage for fast data transfer and direct storage access to CPU cores.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro we have for this review has 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. 12/256GB and 16GB/1TB models are also available for purchase in some markets.

And now, let’s run some benchmarks.

The performance of the Dimensity 9200+ CPU is on par with the best in class, as fast as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and about 10 percent faster than the regular 9200 chip inside the vivo X90 Pro.

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If you’re wondering where the biggest difference between the Xiaomi 13T Pro and the base model 13T is, it’s the GPU. While the 13T offers excellent mid-range GPU performance, the 13T Pro doubles that, delivering raw performance that’s faster than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a close match to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. it is good!

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The AnTuTu tests put the Xiaomi 13T Pro on par with the best-scoring phones in the world.

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The Dimensity 9200+ chipset is as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and is arguably one of the most powerful SoCs in the smartphone market right now. Gaming, even at high frame rates, is very comfortable and everything runs smoothly.

Xiaomi has also promised us an interesting phone with a proper cooling system. And our stress test confirms this.

First, we ran our usual COU stress test for an hour and got an incredible 77% stability. The phone warmed up after an hour of use at peak load, but far from hot.

We then ran the 3D Mark stress test – 20 1-minute GPU intensive test loops. The GPU ran at 100% for 15 minutes, but performance dropped to 67%. Considering we’ve seen flagships get 40% or less, that’s still a pretty good score. And the phone never got hot, it just warmed up.

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CPU test • GPU test

Overall, we give the Xiaomi 13T Pro a perfect mark for performance, stability and even cooling.

A triple camera developed in collaboration with Leica

Xiaomi has definitely upped its game and the partnership with Leica has made its high-end phones known for their excellent photo and video quality. Plus, having Leica’s Vibrant and Authentic modes means you’ll get the best of both worlds – uninterrupted performance like a Samsung and a real Apple-like display.

Back to the camera setup on the Xiaomi 13T Pro – it has a 50MP primary OIS, a 50MP telephoto and a 12MP ultra-wide shooter. The only difference with the regular 13T is the 8K video recording option with the main camera.

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The main camera relies on a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 707 1/1.28-inch sensor with 1.22 µm individual pixels and a Quad-Bayer RGB color filter. The sensor sits behind a 24mm f/1.9 stabilized 7-element lens (OIS).

The telephoto camera uses a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50D 1/2.88-inch sensor with a Quad-Bayer filter and 0.61 µm pixels. The camera offers 2x optical zoom via a 50mm f/1.9 5-element lens on the main camera.

The ultra-wide camera relies on a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13B 1/30.6-inch camera with 1.12 µm pixels. This camera comes with a 5-element 15mm f/2.2 lens. Focus is fixed at infinity.

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Finally, the selfie camera is rather disappointing. It has a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 1/2.8-inch sensor with a Quad Bayer design. It comes with a 26mm f/2.2 lens and the focus is fixed.

Camera app

The camera app on the 13T Pro is more or less the same as other Xiaomis, but with a twist – the dominant color here is red, presumably in honor of the Leica collaboration.

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Another Leica-related touch is the processing “mode” you choose when you first start up the camera. The two options are Leica Vibrant (the default) and Leica Authentic (mostly color accurate), and once you get past the welcome screen, you can switch between them as you please. You have to be in one or the other – there are no “generic” non-Leica auto modes.

On top of that, there’s an “AI” key, because, of course, there has to be. It usually increases contrast and saturation depending on the scene.

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Camera app

The previously added Teleprompter video mode remains. You can paste your video script here and easily read it while recording your video. And now you can also enable or disable electronic stabilization, but only for Pro Video and Timelapse modes (this increases the field of view).

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Camera app

Apart from that, the app works like other recent Xiaomi apps. The main operation for switching modes works with side swipes, as expected, and you can also tap on the modes you can see to go directly to them. You can add, remove, and reset modes in the main rolodex by going to the More tab and clicking the Edit button, and you can also access it from the Settings menu.

At the bottom of the viewfinder, you have a flash mode switch, an HDR switch, and an AI switch. There is also a hamburger menu that includes additional options such as aspect ratio, self-timer, and grid lines. Aside from the 50MP mode, which apparently outputs at full resolution, you won’t find an option to adjust the output resolution for either camera (not that we particularly care).

At the near end, you have the camera’s zoom switch, which operates in one of two modes. The first is as simple as tapping one of the four dots that reveal ultra-wide (0.6x), prime (1x) and telephoto (2x) options. Or you can tap Active Zoom to reveal more zoom modes – 5x, 10x and 20x.

There is a well-featured professional mode where you can change the shooting parameters yourself. You can choose from 4 white balance presets or dial in the light temperature with a slider. There’s a manual focus slider (with peaking as an option), and shutter speed and ISO control with ranges depending on which camera you’re using – yes, you can access any of the three cameras in Pro mode.

Night mode is available on all four cameras, and there’s even night video for the main camera.

Finally, portrait mode uses the telephoto camera by default, but you can switch to the main camera if you want. For those who want more artistic portraits, there are different effects.

Day photo quality

Photo mode defaults to Leica Live mode with AI turned off, and naturally we chose this as the default mode for our tests.

We’d like to start by acknowledging that both modes seem toned down from the Xiaomi 13 series – the vibrant look is still brighter and brighter, but neither over the top nor over-processed. Authentic aims for more accurate colors and uses a darker exposure. But the color scheme is much more subtle now, if available at all.

Let’s talk about default photos. It is quite expected that they will be stored at 12.5 megapixels. They have resolved the details well enough, the sharpness is correct and there is no visible noise. Image processing is balanced and provides natural details in photos, especially foliage.

Colors in Leica’s Vibrant mode are, well, more vibrant and vibrant than true colors, but definitely not top-notch. Contrast is high, while dynamic range is wide enough, but not too harsh, contributing to the overall balanced look. HDR often comes into play.

One more thing – while there’s no camera or macro mode on the Xiaomi 13T Pro, the main camera can focus from as close as, say, 20cm or more, which is why we think it can be good for close-up shots. Use at the right time. .

Main camera, 12.5 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1128s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main camera, 12.5 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/190s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main camera, 12.5 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/3420s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/4241s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
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Main camera, 12.5 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1019s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/5301s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
12.5 megapixel main camera

Leica Authentic photos have darker exposures and offer truer colors and deeper shadows. This mode is great for green spaces as it provides much better photos. HDR was never activated on the Leica Authentic, and images look less processed and even more natural.

Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/257s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/3313s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/2945s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1006s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1657s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/2410s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/2524s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Original camera, Leica Authentic

The 50MP photos from the main camera’s dedicated high-resolution mode are good – they’re more than just top-notch – there’s definitely some great upsampling going on here. If they’re downsized to 12.5MP, they don’t offer any more real detail, but they might look better because they’re not processed.

Main camera, 50 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/921s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main Camera, 50MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/3553s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, 50MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/4146s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main camera, 50 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/2926s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
Main camera, 50 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/3316s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main camera, 50 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/2261s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Main camera, 50 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1715s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
50 megapixel main camera

12.5MP photos from the 50MP telephoto camera are excellent. They have enough detail and the Leica’s vibrant look matches the original camera. This means that they have saturated colors, high contrast and good dynamic range.

These photos are not as detailed as the ones coming from the main camera because the sensor is much smaller. In fact, grass and other complex details often dissolve the sensor and result in an overly sharp mess.

Overall, great photos, but Xiaomi needs to be gentler with that sharpening.

Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/303s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/241s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1612s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1929 - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
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Telephoto Camera, 12.5 MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1994 - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/298s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1810s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1225s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1489s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/926s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, 12.5MP - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/934s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Telephoto camera, 12.5 megapixels

Well, the Leica Authentic mode will not only deliver less processed and not over-sharpened photos, but will also be responsible for more accurate colors. And we think a slightly darker exposure here would serve these people well.

Telephoto Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/288s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1452s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1489s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/949s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Leica Authentic telephoto camera

The ultra-wide camera uses a 13-megapixel sensor but stores 12-megapixel photos and is advertised as a 12-megapixel imager. We’re a little suspicious of Xiaomi’s products, so it can get rid of the curved and soft corners.

By the way, the 12MP ultra-wide photos look good by default – the detail is mediocre, but sufficient for ultra-wide purposes. Noise is low, colors are lovely, dynamic range is wide.

These could benefit from a contrast boost, though, and perhaps a slightly darker exposure.

Ultra Wide Camera, 12 MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/898s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, 12 MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/125s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, 12 MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1764s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, 12 MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1764s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
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Ultra wide camera, 12 megapixels

And if you think like us, Leuca Authentic mode will help you. It saves less processed images with truer colors, higher exposure and contrast.

Ultrawide Camera, Leica Authentic - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/123s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultrawide Camera, Leica Authentic - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1701s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultrawide Camera, Leica Authentic - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/1161s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultrawide Camera, Leica Authentic - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/722s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Ultra Wide Camera, Leica Authentic

Both Xiaomi and Leica offer a powerful portrait mode with several options to choose from – default (50mm, no enhancement), 35mm (cropped from the main camera), 50mm rotating bokeh, and 90mm soft focus. There is also a Full Body mode that takes portraits with the main camera.

The default portraits are taken with the telephoto camera and are incredibly beautiful. The subject is detailed, well-exposed, and noise-free, with natural rendering and lovely colors. The bokeh is lovely.

Indoor portraits bring softer subjects, but are still quite lovely.

Default portraits (2x tele) - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/382s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Default portraits (2x tele) - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1279s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Default portraits (2x tele) - f/1.9, ISO 50, 1/1279s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Default portraits (2x tele) - f/1.9, ISO 250, 1/100s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
Default portraits (2x tele)

The original camera’s cropped 35mm portraits are just as impressive, and we can’t say they suffer from the 24mm crop. Maybe they were superlatives, we can’t know for sure. But still, another great batch of portraits.

Portrait with main camera (35mm) - f/1.4, ISO 50, 1/898s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Portrait with main camera (35mm) - f/1.4, ISO 50, 1/2945s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Portrait with main camera (35mm) - f/1.4, ISO 50, 1/100s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Portrait with main camera (35mm) - f/1.4, ISO 125, 1/100s - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
Portrait with main camera (35mm)

And here are some examples of the 50mm rotary bokeh and 90mm soft focus. Swirly Bokeh shoots with a telephoto camera and the quality matches standard portraits, but it introduces color grading and changes the bokeh effect, specifically changing the shape of the blurred highlights.

The 90mm soft focus mode isn’t for everyone, that’s for sure. It zooms in on the telephoto camera and, as promised, everything is smooth.

50mm Rotating Bokeh - f/0.9, ISO 50, 1/361s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review 50mm Bokeh Rotation - f/0.9, ISO 50, 1/1252s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review 90mm Soft Focus - f/2.3, ISO 50, 1/347s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review 90mm Soft Focus - f/2.3, ISO 50, 1/1252s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Rotating Bokeh 50 mm • Rotating Bokeh 50 mm • Soft Focus 90 mm • Soft Focus 90 mm

The 20-megapixel selfie camera of the Xiaomi 13T Pro uses a Quad-Bayer sensor. Instead of 5 megapixels, it saves 20 megapixel images, which makes the situation worse. See, 20MP photos are poor in detail, everything is soft and looks great. Other than that – exposure is great, colors are vibrant and punchy, noise is low and dynamic range is decent.

These look great on the phone screen when not zoomed in, so we don’t see a problem with them being 5MP and working properly. But we also don’t know why Xiaomi is still using such old cameras in its flagship cameras.

Selfie, 20MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/220s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Selfie, 20MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/195s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Selfie, 20MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/200s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Selfie, 20MP - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/222s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Selfie, 20 megapixels

Low light photo quality

The Xiaomi 13T Pro, like many other devices from Xiaomi, Samsung and Apple, offers automatic night mode processing in photo mode. Applies any simulated exposure and stacking as desired.

Auto Night Mode is the default, and we recommend leaving it as is – it rarely activates on the main and telephoto cameras, but almost every time on the ultra-wide camera – and it needs it.

All the samples you’re about to see from the main and telephoto cameras were shot in automatic night mode, with true night mode enabled only once. Going to night mode manually also won’t activate it because it’s not necessary.

The night samples from the main camera are easily among the best you can get from a smartphone, one night short of those coming from the 1-inch cameras on Xiaomi’s higher-end phones. Photos are incredibly rich in detail, wide with no visible noise. Excellent dynamic range and color saturation. Highlights in all photos are handled with admirable skill.

Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 1600, 1/20s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/10s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/11s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 6400, 1/10s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 1600, 1/20s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 8000, 1/9s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 6400, 1/10s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 1600, 1/20s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Main camera, automatic

There is minimal, if any, difference between the Leica live shots and authentic night shots. Sometimes it looks like the color saturation is off a notch, but that’s about it.

Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 2000, 1/20s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/11s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Main Camera, Leica Authentic - f/1.9, ISO 8000, 1/8s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Original camera, Leica Authentic

The 50-megapixel telephoto camera also takes impressive pictures at night. When it comes to colors, dynamic range, noise reduction and overall processing, they’re just as great as the originals. However, the image sensor in this camera is smaller, which is why the photos are not as detailed and incredibly detailed.

Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 3200, 1/25s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 12800, 1/10s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 8000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 12800, 1/11s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 8000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 10000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 4000, 1/25s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 12800, 1/12s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 12800, 1/12s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Telephoto Camera, Auto - f/1.9, ISO 5000, 1/17s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Telephoto camera, automatic

All 12-megapixel photos from the ultra-wide camera were taken with night mode, usually for 1 or 2 seconds. They’re good – they’re well exposed, the dynamic range is wide, colors are great, and there’s enough detail even if some of it is smeared by noise reduction.

Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 4000, 1/7s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 5000, 1/7s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 6400, 1/7s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 6400, 1/7s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
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Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 6400, 1/7s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, Auto - f/2.2, ISO 3200, 1/8s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Ultra wide camera, automatic

Opting out of night mode on the ultra-wide camera is not recommended – the photos are usable but significantly noisier.

Ultra Wide Camera, NM OFF - f/2.2, ISO 4000, 1/14s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, NM OFF - f/2.2, ISO 5000, 1/11s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, NM OFF - f/2.2, ISO 6400, 1/10s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review Ultra Wide Camera, NM OFF - f/2.2, ISO 12800, 1/8s - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review
Ultra Wide Camera, NM OFF

And here’s how the main camera fares against the competition in our extensive photo comparison database.

Photo comparison tool Photo comparison tool
Xiaomi 13T Pro vs vivo X90 Pro and Motorola Edge 40 Pro in our photo comparison tool

Video quality

The Xiaomi 13 Pro can record videos up to 4K60 with both prime and telephoto. Ultrawide maxes out at 4K30, though it can handle 1080p60. Finally, 8K24 is only available for the main camera.

You can choose between the h.264 codec (the one used by default) and the more efficient h.265. There’s also always-on stabilization across the screen, which can only be disabled for professional videos and Timelapse.

Super Stable mode is available, a Teleprompter option, HDR10+ mode for the main camera, and you can use motion tracking focus for your videos shot on the main and zoom cameras.

The selfie camera is limited to 1080p@30fps, EIS is still available.

The video bit rate for 4K movies is about 56 Mbps and for 8K movies is about 100 Mbps. Audio is always recorded in stereo at 260kbps bitrate and always sounds great.

8K24 video from the main camera is okay – detail is average but still shows more than 4K footage – like numbers and readable license plate signs. Foliage and other random details look artificial, but footage is accurate enough to be usable if you want to extract more from your scene, noise is low, colors are accurate, and dynamic range is wide.

Main camera

Low-light 8K24 footage looks like an upgrade over 4K, but it’s incredibly smooth.

4K videos from the main camera are excellent – ​​we saw plenty of detail and well-developed complex subjects and foliage. The noise was well cleaned. Exposure and colors are true, dynamic range is wide, and contrast is high.

4K videos in low light are also high quality – rich in detail, low in noise and lovely vivid color saturation. The contrast is excellent and the dynamic range is wide enough.

The main camera also offers 1080p video recording in night mode, which improves exposure and dynamic range. Colors also receive a significant saturation boost. We don’t think it’s worth reducing the resolution for such unrealistic colors when standard videos are so great.

The always-on stabilizer works great.

Telephoto camera

The telephoto camera saves good, noise-free 4K clips with enough detail, true colors and wide dynamic range.

Zoomed videos are quite usable in low light – they retain enough fine detail. Exposure is good and colors are accurate. The video is noisy, but to the extent that it doesn’t spoil the quality.

The stabilization in this camera also works very well. We shot this test clip in 4K at 60fps for a change.

Ultra wide camera

4K videos from the ultrawide camera are also very good. Just like other cameras, the ultra-wide camera captures videos with sufficient detail, without noise, with excellent color reproduction, good contrast and wide dynamic range.

Ultrawide videos are usable in low light because they have good colors and aren’t completely ruined by noise, but they still have dark exposure and narrow dynamic range.

The stabilizer also works very well in this camera.

selfie camera

1080p clips from the selfie camera are well stabilized, with subjects always well exposed, with adequate dynamic range and vivid colors. Details are average at best though.

Finally, here are screenshots from each video.

Original 8K - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Original 4K - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
4K UW review - Xiaomi 13T Pro 4K 2x review - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
8K Native • 4K Native • 4K UW • 4K 2x
Original 8K - Xiaomi 13T Pro review Original 4K - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
4K UW review - Xiaomi 13T Pro 4K 2x review - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
8K Native • 4K Native • 4K UW • 4K 2x
Original 1080p Night Mode - Xiaomi 13T Pro Review 1080p selfie - Xiaomi 13T Pro review
Original 1080p night mode • 1080p selfie

Here’s how the Xiaomi 13T Pro compares to other devices in our extensive video comparison database.

Video comparison tool Video comparison tool
Xiaomi 13T Pro vs vivo X90 Pro and Motorola Edge 40 Pro in our video comparison tool

Review of the competitors of Xiaomi 13T Pro

The Xiaomi 13T Pro was an excellent smartphone that ticked all the boxes except one, the selfie camera. But even as it is, it’s shaping up to be one of the best deals out there right now, with a base price of €800 for the 256GB model.

Xiaomi 13T Pro review

The first alternative that comes to mind is the standard Xiaomi 13T. It’s €150 cheaper and still offers the same high-quality design, screen, camera experience, good battery life and software longevity. It charges a bit slower and the GPU is less capable, but mainstream users probably won’t notice any of that. So, if you are not an avid gamer, we suggest you check out the Xiaomi 13T.

If you’re in a market where the vivo X90 and X90 Pro are available, you might want to consider these. They are just as powerful, with a similar design and camera experience. In addition to everything, the Pro model provides you with fast wireless charging. Although Vivo and Xiaomi have the same selfie camera.

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a great alternative to the Xiaomi 13T Pro. It’s just as powerful, with the same cameras on the back and a great Dolby Vision OLED with a 165Hz refresh rate. The Edge 40 Pro beats the 13T Pro with a higher-resolution ultra-wide camera with macro mode, reverse wireless charging, and a much better 60MP selfie camera with 4K video recording. Ready For scores are also very good. However, there are some drawbacks – the photo quality of the ultra-wide and zoom cameras and portraits are not impressive.

Finally, the OnePlus 11 is now cheaper at around €700, and is a solid alternative for a higher-resolution ultra-wide camera with autofocus, a higher-resolution, more dynamic OLED display, and Gorilla Glass Victus panels. The phone doesn’t support HFR gaming, though it’s not fully waterproof, and its selfie camera is similarly classy.

Xiaomi 13T vivo X90 vivo X90 Pro OnePlus 11
Xiaomi 13T • vivo X90 • vivo X90 Pro • OnePlus 11

Summary

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is one of the best phones you can get for €800. It delivers on every single promise and has many class-leading features. The new IP68 rated design is classy and stunning, especially the one with the vegetable leather back.

The 13T Pro impresses with one of the best OLED displays in the industry, packed with premium features, and also boasts the tiniest punch hole. Additionally, the Xiaomi 13T Pro packs one of the fastest chipsets on the smartphone market, delivering excellent performance and stability across the board.

The Leica collaboration should pay off, as all the rear cameras offer excellent photo and video quality day and night.

Xiaomi 13T Pro review

The only real issue we encountered with the Xiaomi 13T Pro was the selfie camera. It’s a 20MP Quad-Bayer shooter that’s just an insult to any phone camera, let alone a Leica developer. Its photo and video quality is also quite average.

Some may be hoping for a longer zoom, but we’re guessing it’ll come with the Xiaomi 14 phones later this year.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro is one of the best phones out there, with top-notch hardware, exceptional performance across the board and a promising future. The launch price is also surprisingly good, and we recommend putting it at the top of your wish lists. You can tell we really liked this phone and we think you will too. Unless you’re a selfie person, then that’s a big no-no.

Why should we buy Xiaomi 13T Pro?

  • Premium design, IP68 rated, especially beautiful Alpine Blue.
  • Excellent OLED, 12-bit color depth, color accuracy, 144 Hz, Dolby Vision.
  • Very good battery life, super fast charging.
  • Good Dolby Atmos speakers.
  • Flagship performance and stability.
  • Excellent photo and video quality from all rear cameras, day and night.
  • IR blaster, 4 major Android updates promised, 5 years of security patches.

Why should avoid buying the Xiaomi 13T Pro phone?

  • The selfie camera is disappointing.
  • A 3x optical zoom camera was better than 2x

Source: GSMARENA.COM

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iOS 18 review: A smart update even without Apple’s intelligence

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With a focus on personalization capabilities, iOS 18 optimizes apps and settings in a way never before seen in Apple software.

iOS 18 review: A smart update even without Apple’s intelligence

This year was a strange year for the iPhone operating system. Three months after Apple introduced the new version of iOS at the WWDC event and aroused the curiosity and admiration of its fans, from September 16 (26 September 1403) this update was released in full: a mature and measured update that is not only for iPhone users but also For most lovers of the technology world, it seems like a welcome evolution.

Usually, new versions of mobile operating systems are fully released on a certain date, but at least this time in iOS 18 we don’t see this traditional routine; This means that some of the most interesting features of Apple’s most important development in the last year, namely Apple Intelligence, will not come to iPhones until 2025.

But it can be said that the new operating system of iPhone phones will surprise you with all kinds of changes and user-friendly features. It’s safe to say that iOS 18 is an ambitious update, even if we leave Apple’s intelligence out of the picture.

The customization options on the iPhone are like nothing we’ve seen before

Personalization options have reached the most diverse possible level and with a little time, users can set their phone in a way that has no resemblance to its previous appearance; Something we have never seen before in Apple products.

From home screen personalization capabilities to the completely new face of the Control Center, or the functional features of iMessage and the new and improved capabilities of various applications, after years, Apple is visibly showing a more flexible approach in its new update. In fact, iOS 18 includes more than 200 changes, and in this article, we will be with you by reviewing the most prominent options.

Table of contents:
  • iPhones compatible with iOS 18
  • Extensive changes to the home screen
  • Important change to the lock screen
  • control center
  • Photos application changes
  • iMessage improvements
  • Notes changes
  • Security and privacy
  • Other important updates
  • Apple Intelligence

iPhones compatible with iOS 18

iPhones receiving the iOS 18 update include the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series, and iPhone 15 series.

Note that only the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer phones are compatible with Apple Intelligence because according to Apple, the new AI features require an A17 Pro processor and higher to run.

Extensive changes to the home screen

In its recent updates, Apple gives users more choice in controlling the appearance of their software, and this trend is more visible than anything else in iOS 18. One of the most important and tangible changes we see in iOS 18 is the options that Apple gives users to customize the home screen.

Screenshot of the ios 18 wallpapers page
Screenshot of the ios 18 wallpapers page
Screenshot of the ios 18 wallpapers page
iOS 18 wallpapers; Dynamic mode changes the color of the wallpaper based on the time of day and night

For years, iPhone owners have been waiting for an update that would allow them to place application icons anywhere on the screen like Android users. This wait is now over.

You can arrange the icons in a way that gives you a better feel, or group applications that have complementary functions and features in a specific part of the screen. In fact, now the appearance and arrangement of applications and widgets on the home screen is completely up to you and your personal preferences.

Free arrangement of icons in iOS 18
Free arrangement of icons
Changing the color of icons in iOS 18
Change the color of icons
Edit pages in iOS 18
Edit pages

But your options are not limited to these options. On the home screen, if you press the empty space between the icons for a while, the “Edit” option will appear at the top left of the screen. By tapping on this option, which replaced “+” in iOS 17, you can access three options: “Add Widget”, “Customize” and “Edit Pages”. The add widget option does the same thing as the “+” button used to do.

The white mode of icons in iOS 18
The light mode of the icons
The dark mode of icons in iOS 18
Dark mode icons

After choosing the dark mode, you don’t want to go back to the previous mode!

The option to edit pages shows a view of all the main pages of the phone, and you can delete the pages you don’t want or change their order. By selecting the Personalization option, a panel will appear at the bottom of the screen that allows you to choose dark or light mode for the icons and change the size of the icons. By selecting the “Tinted” option, you can change the color of all the icons to your desired color; It’s just a pity that there is no choice of different colors for different icons. This routine gives the icons coherence and integrity, but may not be to everyone’s taste.

iOS 18 customization options
New customization options
Change the size of the widget from the home screen in iOS 18
Change the size of widgets from the home screen

Let’s change the size of the icons. Of course, you can’t make each of the icons separately, to an exact and desired size! In iOS 18, the home screen icons are set in two modes: with the new settings, the icons are shown larger and their names are removed from under the icons. The default size is also exactly what we had in iOS 17.

Likewise, you can resize widgets directly from the home screen, without opening the customization panel.

Important change to the lock screen

The most important change that iOS 18 has brought to the lock screen is the ability to change the toggles on the left and right sides of this screen. Previously, the flashlight icon was on the left and the camera on the right, and we couldn’t replace them with other apps.

iOS 18 lock screen
Changing the lock screen toggles in iOS 18
Multiple options to choose from! But I still use the same camera and flashlight toggle!

To change the toggles, you need to enter the customization section by pressing your finger on the lock screen. Now, next to each of these two buttons, you will see the “-” sign. By tapping on this sign, the previous option will be removed and instead, you will see a “+” sign, which you will see a long list of replaceable options.

Control Center

After the home screen, which is the heart of Apple’s operating system update, it’s time for the Control Center, which gives the iPhone a new look with a new format, more diverse options, and of course, customization features.

Unlike in the past, you no longer have to go to Settings to change Control Center options; Instead, you can either tap on the “+” at the top of the screen or touch and hold any empty space in the Control Center for a while to enter the customization mode.

Control Center iOS 18
Free arrangement of control center icons
Adding additional apps to Control Center iOS 18
Adding additional apps to Control Center

When you swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to access Control Center, you will see a few new elements:

  • The “+” sign in the upper left corner: This option launches the customization menu for rearranging and resizing the controls.
  • Power icon in the upper right corner: By holding this icon, the power off screen will appear and turn off iOS.
  • Three icons on the right side of the screen: heart icon, music icon, and wireless connection icon

The three icons on the right basically represent the three screens that the Control Center starts with. If you want, you can add more pages yourself.

The first page (represented by a heart) contains all the control tools that were in the old version of Control Center. You can easily change these options and choose their size and arrangement according to your taste.

Music card in Control Center iOS 18
Music widget in control center
Connections section in Control Center iOS 18
Connection options in the Control Center

By default, the second screen displays a large music widget with AirPlay options. The third screen is also a place to activate and deactivate communication options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile network, airdrop, airplane mode, and so on.

In the new Control Center, you can sort and resize options. In addition, for the first time, Apple has allowed other developers to add their app toggles to the list of Control Center options. Also, in the lower right corner of each option, you will see a marker that you can touch and drag to increase its size.

Photos application changes

When we open the Photos app for the first time, we don’t see Apple’s claim of “the biggest changes in the history of Photos in iOS 18”; Of course, this program has undergone positive changes since the beta version of iOS 18.

The first thing that catches the eye after opening the program is the transformation of the new Photos interface, the former Library tabs, albums, and For You collections into a single page.

Swiping down brings up gallery images, and swiping up lets you view collections, auto-collected memories, and other grouped photos (by categories like people and pets, travel, and the like).

The image gallery is now more customizable: you can set the order in which the different sections appear as you wish. For example, you can move Featured Photos to the top of the page.

Smart tools are provided to users to sort or filter images

In the early beta version of iOS 18, the way it worked was a little different and users had to swipe left and right on the photo library to view different sets of images. Apple apparently removed this feature due to user feedback.

Also, the size of the Recent Days section, which is located under the library by default, has been reduced so that users can see more images from the library in the main view.

The new Photos view in iOS 18
Collections of images in iOS 18
Search images by typing words in iOS 18

In iOS 18, you will have smart tools to find photos and sort images by year and month. By selecting the blue magnifying glass icon in the upper right part of the screen, you can type a phrase that is close to your search; For example, if you are looking for a specific photo that contains food, just type the word “food” and all the images that contain food will be displayed to you side by side. There are also other options for sorting photos and filtering results you don’t need to see (like screenshots).

iMessage improvements

Considering the popularity of iMessage among iPhone users, it was not far from the expectation that Apple would apply useful and significant features to this application. Probably the most useful change we experience in iMessage is the possibility of scheduling messages. To do this, tap on the + button (where you also have access to other features) and then select Send Later. In the next step, you can specify the date and time of sending and then send the message to be sent at the specified time.Message scheduling in iMessage in iOS 18
Message scheduling in iMessage in iOS 18

Another interesting change of iMessage is adding text effects to messages. This feature can cause your messages to vibrate, ripple, or even explode. You can access this feature by tapping on the message and selecting Text Effects from the menu. In this section, you can also change the text format (bold, italic, underlined, etc.).

New iMessage effects in iOS 18
New iMessage effects in iOS 18
New iMessage effects in iOS 18
New iMessage effects in iOS 18

iMessage finally supports the RCS standard in iOS 18, which, of course, is not available in Iran, because its functionality depends on mobile operators; But overall, Apple’s effort to improve the quality of messages between iPhone and Android phones is commendable.

New features of iMessage in iOS 18; From scheduling messages to solving mathematical equations
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Improving the display of emojis, using stickers and Mimojis in the form of emojis, Genmoji functionality, improving the appearance of links cards, and solving mathematical equations are among other new and attractive parts of iMessage.

Read more: The best iOS features that Android lacks

Notes changes

In iOS 18, Note has become a mature and evolved app. Apple has integrated the calculator with the Math Notes feature, and now you can write mathematical equations in Notes and find their answers. It may seem more efficient to draw a diagram on a device like an iPad, but in practice, you will feel the benefits of this tool better in everyday life. For example, keep a list of your expenses on the Notes app and add new numbers each time. The app automatically calculates and adjusts your expenses.

Note application in iOS 18
Note application in iOS 18
Note application in iOS 18

In another new and very practical feature, we experience the integration of notes with voice recording. Now when you want to add a voice to a note, you can use the integrated recording system with notes without leaving the app and opening Voice Memos.

The Notes app also transcribes audio recordings and phone calls for you.

If you have trouble arranging and organizing your notes, headings and collapsible headers will be a useful feature for you. Thus, in longer files, you hide different parts of the note under specific headings and open them later to review the details. The ability to change the color of the text also makes reading the content easier.

Security and privacy

The most important new security and privacy features of iPhone phones were also noticeable in the beta version: the Passwords app and the ability to secure any app, to the extent that they can even be hidden from public view.

The Passwords app is based on Apple’s Keychain and is built to manage passwords and is a one-stop storage repository for all the passwords you need for different apps and websites.

Among other measures, we can mention warnings about passwords at risk and synchronization of passwords on all Apple devices of each user.

Locking the application with Face ID in iOS 18
Locking the application with Face ID in iOS 18
Locking the application with Face ID in iOS 18

The next feature makes it possible to unlock apps with Face ID, which is actually a new layer of protection. You can also hide apps from public view for added security. These programs are stored in a folder that only the user has access to and will be used for many types of information such as medical records, bank data, and personal matters.

Other important updates

As we said at the beginning of the article, the number of changes that have come with iOS 18 are so many that it is impossible to mention them all in one or two articles; For this reason, we briefly review some of the important improvements of this version:

Automatic recording and transcription of telephone conversations: this feature, which uses artificial intelligence, when recording a conversation, informs the person or persons present in the conversation that their voice is being recorded. The option to record the conversation with an icon similar to the sound waveform, along with the duration of the recording, is located in the Phone application. The transcript of the conversation is also available in the Notes application, and users can make a summary of it. It is also possible to record and transcribe the recorded sounds in the Notes application.

Calendar and Reminders integration: The link between Calander and Reminders gives you the feeling of finding a missing puzzle piece. The new updates allow you to record an event with a time and date and a reminder in the Calendar app and still have it available in the Reminders app.

The reverse mode of this operation will also be possible, that is, the tasks you have recorded in the reminders application can also be seen in the calendar. The calendar app also has a new month view that allows users to dig deeper into days and dates and see more details.

Improvements to the Journal app: The Journal app has new features that will help you strengthen your writing habits. Plus, the app integrates with the Health app’s mood tracker, so you can see how thoughtful, reflective writing affects your outlook.

Journal formatting tools have also been upgraded to make users feel like they have a full-fledged writing program. All iPhone 12 and above users can speak aloud at any time for the journal entry so that the program will automatically transcribe their speech.

Safari: The new Highlights feature is part of the Apple Intelligence capabilities that focuses on the key information of each web page, which is more effective in some areas such as route guidance and event hours. Also, the “Summary” box can provide you with the highlights of the articles so that you can have a quick overview of the contents of a page.

Content summarization is a feature available in Arc Browser for iPhones that do not support Apple Intelligence; Therefore, Apple’s decision to limit users’ access to this feature seems strange.

Apple Intelligence

As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, Apple Intelligence features are not provided in the initial version of iOS 18. Of course, some of these features have been made available to users in the public beta version of iOS 18.1, but they are only compatible with iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max phones.

Unlike Samsung, which makes its Galaxy AI features available to users of older flagships, we will not see such an event in Apple’s iPhones. On the other hand, for a more detailed examination of Apple Intelligence, we have to wait a little until the iOS 18.1 version arrives.

According to the information we have from the next update, writing tools (such as rewriting, correcting, and summarizing texts), a more interactive and intelligent version of Siri, image intelligence, Clean Up functionality, and the possibility of connecting to OpenAI artificial intelligence are attractive features that will bring the user experience to the next level. They buy a new one.

However, if you would like to get more information about the applications of Apple Intelligence in iPhone phones, we definitely recommend the article ” iPhone Evolution with Apple Intelligence; Read from Image Editing Tools to Smart Siri.

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Everything you need to know about the Windows Blue Screen of Death

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The blue screen of death is one of the familiar and sad scenes for Windows users. In this article, we introduce the causes and ways to solve it.

Everything you need to know about the Windows Blue Screen of Death

Blue Screen of Death or BSOD (abbreviation of Blue Screen of Death), which is also called stop screen or stop error; It is one of the most famous and unpleasant effects of Windows. A Windows blue screen appears when the operating system encounters an unsolvable error and cannot continue to operate.

In the latest and perhaps most pervasive case, a flawed update to CrowdStrike’s cyber security software caused one of the most catastrophic events in tech history to occur, leaving thousands of businesses around the world using Windows systems with the Windows Blue Screen of Death.

A Windows blue screen indicates a computer stroke to prevent serious damage to the operating system, stored data, or hardware components. In this situation, the system will automatically restart or shut down. However, sometimes this may need to be done manually.

When the computer restarts, it will start the troubleshooting process automatically. If Windows can’t fix the blue screen of death problem, the user has to do it himself.

Table of contents
  • The history of Windows blue screen
  • What is the reason for the blue screen of death?
  • View the Blue Screen of Death errors
  • Troubleshoot the Blue Screen of Death
  • Safe mode boot
  • Update drivers or install drivers without problems
  • Use System Restore
  • Malware scan
  • Checking hardware problems
  • Analysis of Minidump files
  • Reinstall Windows
  • Recommendations to prevent Windows blue screen

The history of Windows blue screen

The Windows death screen originated from the first beta versions of Windows 1 and 2, which were actually MS-DOS graphical shells. In Windows 1.01 and 2.1, a large number of characters were displayed consecutively on this screen.

Blue Screen of Death in Windows 1
Windows 1
Blue Screen of Death in Windows 3
Windows 3
Blue Screen of Death in Windows NT
Windows NT
Blue Screen of Death in Windows 95
Windows 95

From Windows 3.0 onwards, the Blue Screen of Death appeared more serious and displayed system errors in more detail. In different versions of Windows, there were gradual changes in the appearance of this page; For example, the death page error text changed from many sentences with small font in Windows NT to a shorter and larger text in Windows 8 and 10.

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windows xp
Blue Screen of Death in Windows 7
Windows 7

Microsoft introduced Safe Mode in version 2000 to solve the Windows blue screen problem, allowing users to boot the system with minimal drivers and programs to troubleshoot the system.

Windows XP, released in 2001, brought about a significant change in the look and feel of Windows Blue Screen. While the famous blue background was retained, the error messages were presented in a more user-friendly form and provided basic information about why the Windows death screen was displayed. However, the blue screen of death kept happening and was usually caused by hardware incompatibility, driver issues, or software conflicts.

Windows Vista and 7 introduced stronger error-handling mechanisms to make the Windows Blue Screen of Death appear less frequently. At this time, Microsoft made it possible to store and report blue screen error information. This data was very helpful in fixing the Windows Blue Screen of Death problem. Hardware compatibility issues, especially graphics cards, were the most common reasons for this.

With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft made radical changes to the Blue Screen of Death. The page was redesigned with a modern, minimalist look, including a sad emoticon and simpler, more readable error messages with a pale blue background. This approach was designed to reduce user anxiety and provide a more error-tolerant experience.

Blue Screen of Death in Windows 8Blue screen of death in Windows 8

Behind the scenes, significant improvements were made to solve the Windows blue screen and system recovery. Windows generally became more fault-tolerant and often reverted automatically without requiring a reboot.

The Blue Screen of Death is much less likely to occur in Windows 10 than in previous versions and is usually caused by hardware failures, driver issues, or more complex software conflicts. In Windows 10 and 11, a QR code was added to the blue screen of death so that users could scan it to get more information about the error.

Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10 and 11Blue screen of death in Windows 10

What is the reason for the blue screen of death?

Several hardware or software causes can cause the user to face the blue screen of death. Installing software or drivers incompatible with the system, faulty update patches, incorrect settings in BIOS or UEFI, and the presence of malware and viruses are among the most common software causes of this problem.

In addition to software problems, some hardware issues such as RAM corruption, CPU and graphics card overheating, bad sectors in the hard disk, and insufficient power can lead to the blue screen of death.

Normal software is rarely capable of causing a blue screen, but software with a higher level of access to the Windows kernel, including antivirus and security software, if they get an error in their driver, can trap Windows in a vicious loop that may eventually lead to a blue screen. to be

According to Microsoft: “There is no simple explanation for why stop errors occur. Various factors may be involved in this matter. Our analysis of the main causes of Windows crashes shows that 70% are caused by faulty drivers of miscellaneous software, 10% are caused by hardware problems, 5% are caused by Microsoft’s framework code, and 15% are due to unexamined memory corruption.

View the Blue Screen of Death errors

You can see the cause of the Windows death page error in Windows Event Viewer; Where, in addition to the messages related to the blue screen of death, the crash information of other software and system logs are also available.

To open the Windows Event Viewer window, type Event Viewer in the search bar. Additionally, you can select it from the menu that appears by holding down Win+x.

In the Event Viewer window, a lot of information and details about the problems encountered by the system can be seen. By referring to the System section of the Windows Logs section, you will find out which driver or hardware problem has led to the Windows blue screen. To find the desired report, you should match the dump files with the time of the Windows crash or look for a report with a critical label.

Windows 10 event viewer window

You can search for specific report IDs online and learn more about the problem you’re having. To see the ID, just click on the error and look for the Event ID in the property section.

NirSoft’s free BlueScreenView software provides one of the Windows applications for viewing Windows blue screen information. This program displays the dump files generated when BSOD occurs in a user-friendly and tabular format to make troubleshooting easier.

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Troubleshoot the Blue Screen of Death

Windows usually runs the troubleshooting and troubleshooting steps automatically by restarting the system after a blue screen of death. If the problem persists after a reboot, the user should consider what they were doing before the BSOD occurred; For example, installing or updating new software, updating a driver, or making a hardware change. Reverting the changes can fix the problem.

One of the best options for finding a solution would be to search the web. According to the methods mentioned above, find the error code and search for it on the Internet. If you see the error code on the blue screen, write it down before resetting Windows.

Safe mode boot

The first solution suggested by Microsoft to investigate the cause of the blue screen of death is to disconnect suspicious peripheral hardware such as flash memory, printer, camera, and other items from the computer or laptop and boot Windows in Safe Mode.

In safe mode, Windows loads only essential drivers. If a faulty driver or software is the cause of the blue screen of death, in safe mode you will no longer encounter this screen and you can proceed to correct Windows problems.

Update drivers or install drivers without problems

A corrupt or uninstalled driver can cause Windows to crash. Get and install the latest drivers for your hardware from reputable sources. This will likely fix the blue screen of death issue and keep the system running at its best.

Sometimes a specific version of a driver, especially graphics drivers, may cause errors in graphics processing, and as a result, the blue screen of the death of Windows is displayed. In these cases, updating or returning to the old version can be a solution. Note that old drivers can mess up Windows and cause Windows to take longer to load.

Use System Restore

This method restores the system to the state before the Windows blue screen. If the problem is solved by using System Restore, it is possible that a software error caused the Windows blue screen error to appear. Otherwise, the problem could be hardware-related.

Malware scan

Malware can exert its destructive effects at a low level and cause system instability by changing or destroying the Windows kernel. Scan your system thoroughly to make sure malware isn’t the cause of the blue screen of death.

Checking hardware problems

Faulty hardware can also cause the Windows Blue Screen of Death. The most important parts to check are the device’s RAM and storage. For example, not recognizing the hard drive when installing Windows can indicate the existence of a problem in the hard disk. Check the RAM and CPU temperature to make sure you don’t have a cooling problem.

When some peripherals are connected to the case or laptop through different ports, such as USB, a stop error may occur due to interference with the operation of other hardware or an error or problem with the peripheral. In this case, the problem is solved by separating that part in most cases. If Windows is still usable, you can use software like CPU-Z to check your hardware.

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Analysis of Minidump files

An advanced method to analyze and investigate the cause of the Windows blue screen is to analyze Minidump files. These files are created by Windows when a critical error such as a blue screen of death occurs. In fact, memory dump files can be considered as black boxes of stop errors that record the details of the error.

Minidump files are usually in the C:\Windows\Minidump folder with the extension dmp. are saved. The title of these files indicates the time of the Windows crash; For example, Mini07212024-01.dmp. Dump file analysis requires special programming knowledge and should be checked by an expert.

Reinstall Windows

If none of the above methods work, you may need to reinstall the operating system. If the blue screen problem persists even after reinstalling Windows, then you are facing a hardware problem and you should check your hardware thoroughly.

Recommendations to prevent Windows blue screen

  • Make sure you have the latest Windows updates installed.
  • Keep BIOS and system firmware up to date.
  • Check the health of hardware parts once in a while.
  • Equip your system with a strong antivirus.
  • Make sure there is enough storage space. It is better to leave between 10 and 15% of the total memory empty.
  • Download and install driver updates from official sources.

Windows normally never displays a blue screen error, But no software or hardware is perfect and without problems. You may experience this problem sometimes without any clear reason. If your computer is experiencing the Windows Blue Screen of Death problem every now and then, you should definitely follow up on the problem.

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The Strawberry Project; The OpenAI artificial intelligence model

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With the “Strawberry” project, OpenAI has opened new doors in reasoning and problem-solving in artificial intelligence; An exciting, competitive and, of course, dangerous development.

The Strawberry Project; The most amazing OpenAI artificial intelligence model

On September 12, 2024, the OpenAI company unveiled its newest artificial intelligence model with the official name “o1” and the code name “Strawberry”. An incredibly powerful model that can solve the most complex logic puzzles, answer math exam questions 100% correctly in 9 minutes and code to develop new video games. Although this model was supposed to be released in the fall season, due to the high demand for advanced artificial intelligence technologies and the company’s confidence in the readiness of its new model to run in real applications, this schedule was revised and accelerated.

The Strawberry project is an important milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence, as its development is focused on improving reasoning capabilities and strengthening problem-solving power to transform Strawberry from a simple update to a game-changing tool in the field of artificial intelligence.

“Strawberry” has been developed to change the rules of the game in the field of artificial intelligence

One of the reasons that makes o1 so exciting is its ability to address long-standing limitations of current AI models. While previous models such as GPT-4 and GPT-4o have shown impressive abilities in language processing, they have often been criticized for their inability to reason deeply and effectively solve multi-step problems. But o1 is designed to directly target these limitations, introducing new mechanisms for understanding and reasoning, dramatically improving its performance across a wide range of applications from everyday user interactions to complex problem-solving.

When chatbots fail against strawberries

Due to the increasing competition that is taking shape in the field of artificial intelligence, big technology companies are trying hard to take the leadership of the next generation of artificial intelligence development. In the meantime, the premature release of the “strawberry” model by OpenAI is considered a strategic move.

In the upcoming article, we will take a closer look at the unique features of this model, its technical capabilities, its challenges, and its broader implications for the future of artificial intelligence.

Table of contents
  • The unique features of the “strawberry” model
  • Technical features of this model
  • Applications and speculations for the future of strawberry
  • Technical and ethical challenges
  • “Strawberry” and beyond

The unique features of the “strawberry” model

The “strawberry” or “o1” model focuses on several key developments, particularly in reasoning and problem-solving. In general, logical reasoning or conclusion means the ability to analyze information and choose the best solution based on the existing situation. These unique features cause the language model to first think about the responses generated by the larger language model, match them back to the user’s requests (whatever it already knows about the user), and modify the response if necessary.

Advanced reasoning and problem-solving

One of Strawberry’s improvements over previous models is its ability to handle more complex reasoning tasks. Previous models, although very effective at generating text, often struggled with deep reasoning, especially in cases requiring logical inference, multi-step problem-solving, and understanding of abstract concepts.

How does artificial intelligence work? How large language models work in plain language

“Strawberry” tries to overcome these limitations with a new approach to reasoning; An approach that allows the model to break down more complex tasks into smaller components, analyze information more effectively, and provide solutions that align with the human approach to problem solving.

Text comprehension and knowledge integration

Another highlight of Strawberry is its improved ability to understand text and meaning during longer conversations. Although previous models performed well in short, one-off conversations, they sometimes had trouble maintaining a coherent understanding of longer conversations or complex narratives.

“Strawberry” can handle longer conversations

The “strawberry” model was developed to better retain and integrate textual knowledge, which significantly enhances its conversational capabilities. The o1 model is OpenAI’s first practical step towards testing the claimed “strawberry” features. This feature makes Strawberry a more powerful conversational agent that can:

  • Managing longer conversations: By remembering the details of each conversation, o1 can recall the information it acquired in the early parts of the conversation and provide more relevant reactions and more appropriate responses in subsequent interactions.
  • Better understanding of linguistic ambiguities and subtleties: Human conversations are full of implicit meanings and hidden layers. o1 is better able to deal with these linguistic nuances and ambiguities, resulting in more accurate and contextually relevant responses.

Improving the generalizability of the model in different fields

Unlike previous models that excelled at specific tasks but struggled in more general ones, the “strawberry” model was designed to improve generalizability. Simply put, Strawberry can do well in a wider variety of areas:

  • Easy switching between different areas:

One of the key improvements of this model is its ability to smoothly switch between different types of tasks or domains. This flexibility allows the model to answer health-related questions, provide legal advice, or handle creative writing requests in one interaction.

  • Stable performance in various scenarios:

Whether producing detailed technical documents, helping solve complex math problems, or engaging in creative storytelling, the Strawberry model maintains high performance without losing accuracy or coordination when jumping between topics.

Advanced multimedia capabilities

Another important feature of Strawberry is its advanced ability to process and integrate multiple types of hypertext input. While the main focus of previous OpenAI models was on text generation, the “Strawberry” model has taken a step further in the field of multimedia integration. In other words, this model has the ability to process not only text, but also images, sounds, and possibly even video input.

  • Processing different types of data in the same domain: By combining different types of media, the “Strawberry” model can help in performing tasks such as image analysis, audio-to-text conversion, and video subtitling. For example, in the field of health and treatment, this model can analyze medical images such as CT scans and ultrasounds in connection with each other and help doctors in treatment.
  • Unified text understanding across different media: Integrating multimedia capabilities allows Strawberry to better understand and contextualize information from different sources. For example, the model can combine textual data with image analysis to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a situation or analyze audio content along with visual cues to help make more accurate and timely decisions.

Optimizing efficiency and scalability

OpenAI emphasizes that the “Strawberry” model will be more efficient in addition to being more powerful. The importance of efficiency becomes more clear when we realize that advanced artificial intelligence models usually have huge costs in terms of computation and energy consumption.

Suppose one day you can have ChatGPT models offline on your smartphone without the need for servers.

By optimizing the way information is processed by “Strawberry”, OpenAI aims to make this model more scalable and accessible; without reducing its performance.

  • More efficient use of resources: achieved through improvements in model architecture and training techniques. Because of this, “Strawberry” can be implemented faster and with less cost. This is especially important for large companies (which typically use this model on a large scale).
  • Broader access: By reducing the computational requirements for running Strawberry, OpenAI can offer the advanced capabilities of this model to more industries and users, ensuring that even smaller companies can use the advanced features of this model without the need for massive infrastructure.

Technical features of this model

While OpenAI has yet to reveal all the details of the “Strawberry” architecture, several key improvements and technical features can be inferred based on its integration with ChatGPT and its focus on reasoning, productivity, and multi-mode capabilities.

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Architecture and model size

The “Strawberry” model is most likely based on the “Transformer” architecture that OpenAI used in its GPT models; But with improvements that make this model more powerful and efficient than before.

Although exact details on the number of parameters for “Strawberry” are not yet available, it is likely to be larger than GPT-4, which reportedly had around 1.76 trillion parameters. The larger model allows Strawberry to store more information, handle more complex language patterns, and solve more complex arguments. Of course, this increase in size usually means an increase in the need for computing resources, but “Strawberry” is expected to solve this problem with improvements in efficiency mechanisms.

Size of GPT models from OpenAI

To deal with the computational challenges caused by the larger model, “Strawberry” may use sparse attention mechanisms. These mechanisms allow the model to focus only on relevant and important parts of the input data without sacrificing performance, thus reducing the computational burden.

Reasoning and cognitive abilities

One of the prominent features of the “strawberry” model is its advanced reasoning and problem-solving abilities, which require deep changes in the way information is processed by the model. The development of the “Strawberry” model involves a process known as the Star Method ( Self-Taught Reasoner or STaR for short).

This method helps in creating a structured approach to problem-solving to understand and respond to complex problems in new ways, such as scenario-based learning, task automation, or reasoning frameworks. This method may play a key role in overcoming the limitations of previous AI models.

The star method helps artificial intelligence respond to different problems more flexibly

The Star Method (STaR) starts with a small set of examples that illustrate step-by-step reasoning (called “reasons”). It then prompts the large language model to generate “reasons” for larger datasets of questions that have no answers (or reasons).

During this process, first some solved examples are presented to the model and then the model is asked to solve similar problems by itself this time. This method is called “Bootstrapping”, which here means improving the model’s capabilities by relying on itself.

This process uses the reasoning abilities in the language model and improves them through repetition. The process is as follows:

  • Generating reasons: The star method starts training a large linguistic model with a small set of examples that illustrate the reasoning step by step, and after training, prompts the model to generate reasons for a larger dataset of new questions.
  • Filtering: The model checks whether the generated reasons lead to the correct answer or not. Only reasons that reach the correct answer are retained.
  • Refinement and retraining: The model is retrained using this filtered set of successfully generated questions and reasons. This process strengthens the model’s ability to generate appropriate reasons.
  • Process repetition: The training and testing process is repeated regularly. The improved model uses the previous step again to generate reasons for the same larger set of questions. This iterative process allows the model to learn from the arguments it generates and improve its performance over time.
  • Justification (optional): Introduces a “justification” to overcome the limitation of learning only from initial successful reasons. For questions that the model answered incorrectly, the correct answer is provided as a guide and the model is asked to generate a reason justifying this answer. This helps the model learn from its mistakes and improve its reasoning when faced with more complex problems.

These reasoning methods are inspired by human cognitive processes and allow the model to solve problems in a more structured and human-like manner. In previous models, more emphasis was placed on special expertise in specific tasks, but the star method can lead to the development of more general reasoning. Using this method, OpenAI aims to build a model that can solve a wider range of tasks more effectively.

For example:

In a complex legal question, “Strawberry” can make a logical conclusion by examining several legal precedents and possibly reach a conclusion that is legally valid.

In a strategic business scenario, this model can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different business decisions and provide a more reasonable recommendation.

Memory and context awareness

One of the key technical advances in the “strawberry” model is the ability to maintain long-term memory and contextual understanding in long conversations or interactions. This feature is critical to improving the user experience, and its importance is especially pronounced in multi-stage conversations (to keep the topic on track during long sessions).

Current models suffer from two types of forgetfulness: one during long conversations and the other between individual chats.

  • Extensive memory capacity: Previous models were capable of retaining context in shorter conversations, but when the conversation expanded to multiple exchanges or different topics, they often had trouble forgetting. The “Strawberry” model is designed to more effectively remember and integrate previous interactions so that users don’t need to repeat information and conversations continue naturally and smoothly.
  • Hierarchical Memory Mechanism: Strawberry may use a hierarchical memory system that allows it to prioritize and retain the most important pieces of information over time. This mechanism allows the model to selectively store key details of a conversation and recall them when needed, without getting bogged down in less important data.

Educational data and knowledge base

Similar to previous models, Strawberry is trained on a large and diverse set of data, possibly with a more extensive and recent dataset. This extensive training allows the model to take advantage of extensive knowledge and ensures that its answers remain accurate and up-to-date.

The “strawberry” model may have the necessary capabilities to increase its knowledge over time

While the details of Strawberry’s learning abilities have not been fully revealed, the model may include mechanisms for continuous learning. This means that the model will be periodically updated with new information after release. This feature allows the model to always remain updated and functional.

Applications and speculations for the future of strawberry

The new “Strawberry” model from OpenAI opens new doors to a wide range of exciting applications in different industries. With advanced reasoning and multi-processing capabilities, this model can perform more complex tasks with greater precision, revolutionizing the way artificial intelligence is used in sectors such as healthcare, education, business, creative industries, and even more.

Although many of these applications are still in their early and theoretical stages, improvements to Strawberry show that the model will have far-reaching implications for current and emerging technologies. In the following, we will discuss some potential applications and predictions about the “strawberry” model.

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Treatment and medical research

One of the promising applications of the “strawberry” model is in the field of healthcare and medical research. The advanced reasoning and multiprocessing capabilities of the Strawberry model make it an ideal choice to help diagnose diseases, analyze medical images, and design personalized treatment plans.

“Strawberry” can identify early signs of diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular problems

  • Medical diagnosis: The “strawberry” model can help healthcare professionals diagnose diseases more accurately by analyzing large data sets including medical records, laboratory results, and patient histories. Its advanced inference capabilities allow it to detect patterns that may be missed by traditional diagnostic methods or even older AI models. For example, this model can identify early signs of diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular problems based on complex data.
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  • Analysis of medical images: With multiple capabilities, “Strawberry” can be used to analyze medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. The model can provide real-time analysis and help radiologists identify or suggest further tests based on the results obtained.

Currently, artificial intelligence tools have shown their effectiveness in the early diagnosis of cancer, and this model can improve this process by improving the accuracy and speed of analyzing medical images.

  • Personalized treatment plans: Another theoretical application of “Strawberry” is to use it to design personalized treatment plans for patients. By analyzing a patient’s medical history, genetic data, and lifestyle factors, the model can suggest treatments that are both more effective and cause fewer side effects.

Personalized teaching and learning

In the field of education, the “strawberry” model has the ability to transform the way of learning knowledge and interacting with educational content. The model’s improved text comprehension and reasoning capabilities enable it to provide smarter guidance and instant feedback on a variety of topics.

  • Intelligent teaching systems: The “strawberry” model can act as the backbone of interactive teaching systems equipped with artificial intelligence. These systems can adapt to each student’s learning style, identify knowledge gaps, and adjust lessons based on individual needs.

The “strawberry” model ensures that each student receives an appropriate educational experience that engages his or her highest potential.

  • Personalized learning paths: One of the most attractive aspects of using the “strawberry” model is creating personalized learning paths for students. The model can recommend specific curricula or instructional materials by analyzing student progress, learning preferences, and performance data.
  • Instant feedback and assessment: Teachers and educational institutions can use the “strawberry” model to provide instant assessments and feedback to students. This feature includes automatic grading of complex essays and assignments that involve critical thinking, reasoning, and creativity; The previous models had difficulty doing it with high accuracy.

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Art and content production

In the artistic industries, artificial intelligence has been playing a prominent role in content creation for a short time, but the “strawberry” model can take this capability one step further and increase creativity in writing, art, music, and content creation. The multimedia capabilities and text understanding of this model make it a suitable tool for producing creative and high-quality outputs.

“Strawberry” can analyze themes, genres, and characters

  • Creative writing and storytelling: Using the “strawberry” model, creative content generated by artificial intelligence can reach new horizons of artistic component coordination. Writers, filmmakers, and game designers can use this model to generate stories, dialogues, and plot twists that match their artistic vision.
  • Music composition and sound production: Another possible use of “strawberry” is in the field of music and sound production. This model can help composers and producers create music that matches a certain mood, inspires them, or even create entire tracks based on user input. It can also perform tasks such as mixing and creating sounds based on existing parts.

Legal and financial services

The “strawberry” model can bring a profound transformation in cases that depend on complex data analysis, logical reasoning, and interpretation of legal frameworks. Its ability to process a large amount of data, analyze complex issues, and provide detailed solutions can bring significant change for specialists in these fields.

  • Legal research and contract analysis: In legal services, the Strawberry model can automate large parts of legal research by analyzing court records, legal documents, and laws. For example, the model can highlight inconsistencies in contracts or provide suggestions for their modification based on legal requirements.
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Lawyers can use the “strawberry” model in legal cases.
  • Automated Customer Service: Chatbots and customer service platforms built using the Strawberry model can provide smarter customer support. By improving its ability to retain memory and reasoning, the model can answer more complex customer questions, provide more accurate solutions, and reduce the need for human intervention. For example, this model can resolve multi-part requests related to account management, product information, and troubleshooting in one seamless conversation.

Robotics and autonomous systems

Another area where the “strawberry” model is likely to have a significant impact is robotics and autonomous systems. The improved reasoning capabilities of this model, along with the processing of multimodal inputs, make it an ideal choice for deploying autonomous systems in real-world environments.

  • Self-driving cars: The “strawberry” model can help develop advanced self-driving systems by improving the way complex real-world data, such as traffic patterns, road conditions, and driver behavior, are processed and reasoned. The multimodal processing capability of this model allows it to combine various inputs such as cameras and radar and make informed decisions.
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): In industrial and manufacturing environments, the “strawberry” model can launch the next generation of robotic process automation. This model can handle complex, multi-step tasks that require adaptive reasoning, such as assembling parts or performing quality control. By processing data from various sources in real-time, the “strawberry” model can optimize production lines.

Technical and ethical challenges

Despite the excitement surrounding “Strawberry”, artificial intelligence developers face several technical and ethical challenges:

  • Discrimination and justice: As artificial intelligence models become more complex, ensuring the existence of justice, transparency, and non-discrimination becomes more important. Developing a model that emphasizes reasoning requires high precision to make decisions away from discrimination and prejudice. This issue has been one of the persistent problems in the development of artificial intelligence.

Many times AI models are inadvertently influenced by existing data that may have social or cultural biases.

  • Scalability and resource management: Running more advanced AI models typically requires more computing power, which raises questions about efficiency and environmental sustainability. OpenAI needs to ensure that “Strawberry” can operate at large scales without incurring unsustainable costs or negative environmental impacts. Using optimal computing resources and efficient energy management can be very effective in the success of models.

OpenAI must ensure that these technologies are in line with ethical standards to prevent potential abuses.

  • Ethical monitoring: As the model gets closer to the level of strong artificial intelligence (AGI) and close to the level of human intelligence, there will be more investigations on how to use and monitor these technologies.

Some experts who tested “Strawberry” realized that the model was trying to trick humans by making its answers look harmless. According to a report written about the model, the Strawberry model sometimes aligns itself with values ​​and priorities that are important to humans and strategically manipulates data to “make its disparate actions appear aligned.” In the end, the report concluded that o1’s AI “is capable of some simple intrigue related to user requests.”

“Conspiracy” is a scary word, and no one wants to put it in the same sentence as the most advanced artificial intelligence model. Dan Hendricks, entrepreneur and director of the AI ​​Safety Center, said, “The o1-Preview version makes one thing abundantly clear: the serious dangers of artificial intelligence are imaginary, science-fictional, and not far from reality.” In response, OpenAI has announced that “we know that these new capabilities can be the basis for dangerous programs.”

According to OpenAI, while new reasoning capabilities can make AI more dangerous, AI is easier for humans to control when it has a reason for what it does. In other words, we need to make AI unsafe for itself so that it becomes safer for us.

All these measures together make artificial intelligence safer and function within the framework of the law. With the designed scenario, which you can see in the video below, we see that the new artificial intelligence of o1-preview thinks, writes its thoughts clearly for the user, analyzes its answers so that they do not contradict the framework, and finally, offers solutions.

Strawberry describes the method of reasoning and arriving at the answer for the user

“Strawberry” and beyond

The movement of the “strawberry” model and subsequent models towards strong artificial intelligence can transform entire industries; Because these models will be able to create intelligent agents that can learn new tasks without the need for extensive training, adapt to new environments, and reach a level similar to humans in decision-making. This development is still in the hypothetical stage, but it is recognized as one of the most exciting long-term prospects in the field of artificial intelligence technology.

The release of the “strawberry” model by OpenAI is considered a critical moment in the development of artificial intelligence technology. Due to the early launch of this model, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks, and its unique capabilities, this model will create new frontiers in reasoning and problem-solving that previous models were unable to do. Whether through integration with ChatGPT or future AI research, the Strawberry model will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the AI ​​landscape.

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