Xiaomi 13 Ultra confirmed to feature Sony IMX989, IMX858 sensors

Xiaomi 13 Ultra is set to launch globally on April 18. As a highly anticipated smartphone, there have been numerous leaks and reports about it, suggesting several key specs and features. Officially, the company has confirmed a few details. It is also confirmed that the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series handset, which is expected to succeed the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, will feature Leica-tuned cameras. Now, the Beijing-based phone maker has confirmed the types of sensors that will be used in the quad rear camera system of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra device.

In an official Weibo post, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature one 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 sensor and three 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 sensors in its quad rear camera setup. The poster noted that the smartphone’s cameras will also come with improved noise reduction technologies and enhanced HDR features.

The company, along with Leica, has already confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature “the most exceptional Leica Summicron lens”. The Leica Summicron lens has a spherical optical construction which is claimed to aid in “perfect imaging and excellent contrasts”.

Previous reports have suggested that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The handset is expected to sport a 6.7-inch WQHD+ AMOLED LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone is also expected to feature a 32-megapixel front camera. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is said to run MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. It is likely to pack a 4,900mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.

Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched earlier this year. The base model’s triple rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 10-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. The Pro model features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 main sensor, a 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor.

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