Xiaomi 13 offers better battery life than iPhone 14 Pro Max, claims CEO
Xiaomi 13 will offer better battery life than Apple’s current flagship, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, according to Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun. The Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to host a product launch conference for its Xiaomi 13 flagship smartphone series and wearables on December 1. Ahead of the launch event, the company has revealed details of the devices, giving customers a glimpse of what they can expect from the upcoming flagship smartphones. The Xiaomi 13 is expected to directly compete with the Cupertino, California-based giant’s iPhone 14 series, as well as other flagship smartphones in 2023.
According to a after On Weibo by Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun, the Xiaomi 13 could offer better battery life than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The senior executive posted a screenshot from the DOU test conducted on the Xiaomi 13 compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 and other previous-generation Xiaomi smartphones including the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Huawei P50 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra.
A screenshot of the battery test scores that the Xiaomi 13 shows against the iPhone 14 Pro Max
Photo credit: Weibo/ Lei Jun
The DOU test is reportedly designed to indicate the endurance score of a device’s battery life over a typical day of usage. The upcoming Xiaomi 13 flagship has reportedly scored 1.37 on the battery life test, higher than the iPhone 14 Pro Max that recorded a score of 1.28. The Xiaomi 13 is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery unit. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will come with a 4,323mAh battery backup.
Meanwhile, the executive stressed that the thickness and grip of the upcoming flagship smartphone are more important to him than the device’s battery life.
Last month, a tipster had claimed that the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which is expected to debut alongside the Xiaomi 13, will feature a 4,800mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The handset could also feature a Surge P2 chip for managing the charging speeds, the tipster said.
Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi Watch S2, Xiaomi Buds 4, and MIUI 14 alongside the Xiaomi 13 flagship series at its launch event on December 1, 2022. However, the Chinese smartphone maker is yet to confirm the launch timeline for the Xiaomi 13 flagship in the Indian and global markets.
