Xiaomi's Redmi Note series has been known for offering advanced technology at affordable prices ever since the company set foot on Indian shores. The latest Redmi Note 13 series tries to cover three different price segments, with the Redmi Note 13 5G being the most affordable of the series at Rs. 17999 to Rs. 21999 (no offers). Does it pack enough to be a great option in this highly competitive segment? Let's try to figure it out.
Design . Redmi Note 13 has a 6.67-inch display with rather thin bezels, although it would be better if they were symmetrical, but this is not very common in this price range. The display is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top and also has a hole for the front-facing camera at the top center. The phone is made of polycarbonate with a glossy, patterned, glossy back panel and more matte sides. A raised rectangular cutout on the back houses the triple camera and the Redmi logo at the bottom.
The right side houses the volume buttons and the power/lock key (which also houses the physical fingerprint scanner) closer to the center, while the left side houses the tray for dual SIM cards and a microSD memory card. The bottom houses the primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and speakers, while the top houses the secondary microphone, 3.5mm audio jack, and infrared port. The phone is IP54 water and dust resistant and available in Arctic White (which I tested), black and gold. It weighs just under 175 grams, has a thickness of 7.6 mm and fits comfortably in the hand.
Screen . The phone is equipped with a POLED Full HD + (2400×1080) display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. At high brightness, the screen can be used in direct sunlight without any problems. The screen has good viewing angles and clarity for viewing HD videos or images. I wouldn't say it has great HDR output, but it's perfectly fine for watching something on Netflix. A higher refresh rate also helps you play games or scroll through apps. In my opinion, its color calibration could be a little better, but it's still a good display for a phone at this price.
Camera On the back of the device there is a triple camera consisting of a 108MP primary camera (f/1.7), an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2) and a 2MP macro camera. The camera app is quick to open and responsive, allowing you to take pictures efficiently. In good lighting, you can expect detailed, well-stitched images with good dynamic range. The camera also does a good job with portraits. However, in low-light conditions, you can experiment with different angles and modes to get the right exposure for your subject.
The front camera of the device is 16-megapixel (f/2.45). This is more than enough for video calls and allows you to take sharp selfies with minimal grain. When filters and beauty mode are disabled, the front camera transmits more natural tones.
Software and performance . The phone runs on MIUI 14.0.1 based on Android 13 with the November security patch and provides an easy to use experience. The device is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6080 chipset, which includes a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of built-in UFS 2.2 storage. The phone is available in three configurations: 6128GB, 8256GB and 12256GB.
Xiaomi has announced that the long-awaited HyperOS update will be released soon. However, it is not yet rolled out to all devices and users are still waiting for it. Xiaomi has mentioned that the update will be available for devices released after the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Pad 6.
The phone handles everyday tasks like sending text messages, playing YouTube music in the background and running Google Maps without any problems. Users can easily switch between these apps without any technical issues. However, the phone may experience problems with intensive gaming, causing it to stutter or freeze. The phone supports a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling in social media apps. Although the chipset is not designed for high-end gaming, it supports games like Shadow Survival Premium without any problems.
The phone has a side-mounted physical fingerprint scanner that reliably and quickly unlocks your device every day. Xiaomi has committed to providing three major operating system updates, including the HyperOS update, as well as four years of security patches.
Battery life. The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery and comes with a 33W charger. The phone should charge again within a day when the display settings are set to high refresh rate, but it usually takes about a day when auto-refresh is set under similar workloads. It takes about 90 minutes to charge the phone from 1% to full using the included charger.”
Another . 5G reception is also quite good, although not as reliable as high-end smartphones. However, it's still reliable enough that you can use your phone as a hotspot and get things done instantly. The speakers are loud and clear enough for watching videos and playing games.
Verdict . The Redmi Note 13 5G performs well when it comes to display and 5G reception. I'd like to try HyperOS now, but hopefully it won't take long to switch to this device. Proving its performance in several aspects, I would say the Redmi Note 13 makes the most sense at a base price of Rs. 15,000 for the base model. However, if you take an amount above Rs. The $22,000 price tag for the top-of-the-line model may be a bit high considering the chipset and competing products. However, if you're looking for a 5G smartphone with an IP54 rating, a good display that also has a 3.5mm audio jack, under 20K and most importantly, offers to buy this device, the Redmi is the one that you need. Note 13 will be the best option. a viable option.
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