The Xiaomi 13 (2022/2023) was the first Xiaomi flagship with Leica camera technology. It shoots native DNG in Leica Pro mode with a 50 MP Light Fusion 800 sensor and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter in each DNG records total electronic captures. Drop a RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Xiaomi 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and marked the beginning of Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica. Its triple-camera system features a 50 MP Xiaomi Light Fusion 800 main sensor (1/1.49-inch, f/1.8, OIS, Leica Summicron optics), a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115°, Leica), and a 10 MP 3.2× telephoto (f/2.0, OIS). Like all smartphones, every camera uses CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter.
Released in December 2022 in China and February 2023 globally, the Xiaomi 13 delivers Leica colour profiles (Authentic and Vibrant), Leica watermarks in JPEG mode, and full DNG RAW output in Leica Pro mode. The compact 6.36-inch OLED display at 120 Hz and 67 W HyperCharge make it one of the most pocketable Leica-branded camera phones available.
| Model | Chip | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 50 MP LF800 (1/1.49″, f/1.8, Leica) | Electronic only | DNG |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 50 MP 1″ IMX989 (f/1.9–f/4.0, Leica) | Electronic only | DNG |
| Xiaomi 14 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 50 MP LYT-900 (f/1.6, Leica) | Electronic only | DNG |
| Xiaomi 14T | Dimensity 9300+ | 50 MP HP9A (f/1.6, Leica) | Electronic only | DNG |
.dng file to your computer. Alternatively, use Xiaomi Share or a cloud service.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.DNG in a terminal to read the counter directly from the EXIF metadata.| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP LF800 (1/1.49″, f/1.8) | 50 MP IMX989 (1″, f/1.9–f/4.0) |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 (fixed) | f/1.9–f/4.0 (variable) |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3.2× (f/2.0, OIS) | 50 MP 3.2× (f/2.0, OIS) |
| Display | 6.36-inch OLED 120 Hz | 6.73-inch LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Weight | ~185 g | ~210 g |
| DNG RAW output | Yes | Yes |
The Xiaomi 13 is the more compact choice, prioritising pocketability. The 13 Pro’s 1-inch sensor delivers wider dynamic range and superior low-light performance. Both models produce DNG files with an identical image counter structure.
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery; third-party apps like AccuBattery can measure remaining design capacity. The 13 has a 4500 mAh battery with 67 W wired charging. |
| Display | Check the 6.36-inch OLED for burn-in (test with a solid grey screen), corner uniformity, and touch sensitivity at all edges. |
| Camera lens glass | Inspect all three Leica-branded lenses for scratches. Test the 3.2× telephoto focus and OIS stability at full zoom. |
| Leica colour modes | Confirm that both Leica Authentic and Leica Vibrant modes are selectable and produce the expected colour output in the viewfinder. |
| Image counter | Request a Leica Pro DNG from the seller and check the counter via shuttercount.app. A 2022–2023 device with a count above 20,000 has seen regular photographic use. |
No. All Xiaomi flagship smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter and no rated mechanical lifespan. The image counter in Leica Pro DNG files reflects total electronic captures.
Yes — the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro (December 2022) were the first devices to feature Leica-branded camera hardware after Xiaomi and Leica announced their strategic partnership. The collaboration covers optical design (Leica Summicron and Summilux lenses), colour science (Authentic and Vibrant profiles), and the camera user interface.
Leica’s involvement covers optical design (Summicron lens on the main camera) and colour science (Authentic and Vibrant profiles). The DNG RAW output contains unprocessed sensor data — Leica colour processing applies only to the embedded JPEG preview and JPEG exports. For RAW editing, the sensor data is colour-profile-neutral regardless of which Leica mode was active.
Yes — drop a DNG RAW file from the Xiaomi 13’s Leica Pro mode into shuttercount.app and the tool will display the image counter.