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Xiaomi 13T
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specifications
Xiaomi 13T
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) |
| Device Width | 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.49 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Gray, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.5% | 87.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3100 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex A55- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex A78- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex A78 | - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | MediaTek APU 580 | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G610 MP6 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 950 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 384 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~729.6 GFLOPS | ~1331.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | HyperOS 2.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:04 hr | 11:28 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 12:58 hr | 19:50 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 121 hr | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 101 | 53 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX596 | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2" (≈ 0.5 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/38/40/41 | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | September 2023 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $600 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 86 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 70 | 63 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 44 | 40 |
| Battery Rating | 79 | 92 |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 69 | 70 |
Phone Price Comparison
Xiaomi 13T
$600.00 USD
EUR
504.42
INR
54,356.82
NGN
812,160.96
JPY
92,779.20
MYR
2,354.22
CNY
4,151.22
ZAR
9,566.16
RUB
46,376.88
GBP
439.44
CHF
460.50
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
