Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G review

In the annual pilgrimage of tech enthusiasts, both the digital realm and brick-and-mortar establishments witness a surge in the pursuit of the latest Redmi Note smartphone. Anticipating a recurring trend, this year is poised to follow suit with the unveiling of the Redmi Note 13 Pro, emerging yet again as the epitome of a cost-effective mobile device.

Reviewing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

The manufacturer has woven a tapestry of complexity and abundance within the series in customary Xiaomi style. It encompasses non-Pro iterations in 4G and 5G variants, Pro models with 5G and 4G capabilities, and an additional 5G Pro+ variant. Today, our exploration centers on the handset manifesting as the preeminent choice among the array – the Redmi Note 13 Pro (5G).

The device described appears to be a smartphone with notable specifications. Here's a breakdown of the key features:

Body:

Dimensions: 161.2x74.2x8.0mm, 187g, Construction: Gorilla Glass Victus front, glass back, plastic frame, IP54-rated: Dust and splash-resistant

Display:

6.67" AMOLED,68 billion colors,120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, Brightness: 500 nits (typical), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak), Resolution: 1220x2712px, Aspect ratio: 20.01:9, Pixel density: 446ppi, Always-on display feature

Chipset:

Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU: Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU: Adreno 710

Memory:

Options: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM

Storage type: UFS 2.2

OS/Software:

Android 13

MIUI 14

Camera:

Main Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS

Ultra Wide Angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚

Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4

Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)

Video Capture:

Rear Camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Front Camera: 1080p@30/60fps

Battery:

Capacity: 5100mAh

Charging: 67W wired, PD3.0

Charging Times: 50% in 17 min, 100% in 44 min (advertised)

Connectivity:

5G

eSIM

Dual SIM

Wi-Fi 5

Bluetooth 5.2

NFC

Infrared port

3.5mm headphone jack

Miscellaneous:

Fingerprint reader: Under display, optical

Stereo speakers

Virtual proximity sensing

This device offers a high-resolution display, a powerful camera setup, fast charging capabilities, and a variety of connectivity options. The combination of hardware and software features suggests a high-end smartphone experience.