Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro plus Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro plus Review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro plus Review
1 year ago

Among the famous Redmi Note phones by Xiaomi, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is the most advanced. The phone has amazing specifications, such as an AMOLED screen curved from the edges with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120 Hz and high brightness, and a powerful Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, and a rear camera of 200 megapixels with optical stabilizer, and a battery of 5000 mAh that supports fast charging with a power of 120 watts. But is this enough to make it the best phone in its price range? Let’s see that by looking at the full specifications of the phone and knowing what are its strengths and weaknesses and whether it is worth buying or not in the following.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G is the latest smartphone from the popular Redmi Note series by Xiaomi. The phone has high-quality specifications and a sleek and water-resistant design. In this article, we will review the specifications of the phone in detail and mention its main advantages, disadvantages, and price.

Connectivity and SIM cards

  • The phone supports NFC and infrared for controlling electronic devices.
  • The phone supports two Nano Sim cards for using two different networks at the same time.
  • The phone supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks for high-speed internet and wide coverage.

Size, weight, and design

  • The phone comes with dimensions of 161.4×74.2×8.9 mm and a weight of 199 or 204.5 grams depending on the back type.
  • The phone comes with a glass or leather back with an aluminum frame to give a luxurious and durable appearance.
  • The phone is water-resistant with an IP68 certificate and can withstand underwater for 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters.

Screen

  • The screen comes with a hole in the middle of the screen curved from the edges of the type AMOLED and comes with a size of 6.67 inches with a resolution of 1220×2712 pixels with a pixel density of 446 pixels per inch.
  • The screen supports a refresh rate of 120Hz for a smooth and fast user experience.
  • The screen supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision features to display colors realistically and brightly.
  • The screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus type that resists scratches and shocks.
  • The screen has a high brightness of 1800 nits for clear vision in sunlight.

Memory and processor

  • The phone is available in more than one version of the hard memory and random memory as follows:
    • The first version comes with a hard memory of 256 GB of type UFS 3.1 with a random memory of 8 GB.
    • The second version comes with a hard memory of 256 GB of type UFS 3.1 with a random memory of 12 GB.
    • The third version comes with a hard memory of 512 GB of type UFS 3.1 with a random memory of 12 GB.
  • The phone does not support increasing the storage space by a memory card.
  • The phone works with a processor from MediaTek of type Dimensity 7200 Ultra with a 4-nano technology with a graphics processor of type Mali-G610 MC4.
  • The processor provides a strong and fast performance and supports heavy games and multiple applications.

Camera

  • The front camera comes with a resolution of 16 megapixels with an aperture of F/2.4 and supports portrait photography and videos with FHD quality.
  • The rear camera comes with three cameras and consists of:
    • A main camera with a resolution of 200 megapixels with an aperture of F/1.7 and supports optical stabilization OIS and hybrid zoom and night photography and videos with 4K quality.
    • A wide-angle camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels with an aperture of F/2.2 and supports photography with a 120-degree angle and videos with FHD quality.
    • A macro camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels with an aperture of F/2.4 and supports close-up photography of small subjects and fine details.
  • The rear camera is equipped with a dual flash of type LED flash for lighting in low conditions.

Sound and microphone

  • The phone supports an additional microphone to isolate noise and improve sound quality during calls and recordings.
  • The phone supports stereo sound high and distinctive and supports digital sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio.

Wireless connection

  • Wi-Fi comes with frequencies of a/b/g/n/ac/6 and supports Dual-band for a faster and more stable connection.
  • Wi-Fi is a technology that uses radio waves to create a wireless network between devices without the need for cables or wires.
  • Wi-Fi allows users to access the internet and share files and data and sound and video between devices connected to the network.
  • Wi-Fi depends on specific standards that determine the speed, range, and security of the connection. The most famous of these standards are 802.11a and 802.11b and 802.11g and 802.11n and 802.11ac and 802.11ax.
  • Wi-Fi needs a device called an access point to send and receive radio waves and distribute them to other devices. The access point can be a modem or a router or a signal booster or a wireless adapter.

Bluetooth and navigation

  • The phone supports Bluetooth version 5.3 with A2DP, LE features for fast and high-quality data and sound transfer.
  • The phone supports GPS with other navigation systems such as GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS for accuracy and speed in locating positions.

Security and sensors

  • The phone supports fingerprint sensor and comes integrated with the screen for easy and secure unlocking.
  • The phone supports Face Unlock feature for unlocking the phone by face quickly and easily.
  • The phone supports most sensors of acceleration, proximity, compass, and gyroscope to improve the user experience and interaction with the phone.

Ports and battery

  • The USB port comes from Type C type and supports OTG feature for data transfer, charging, and connecting with other devices.
  • The battery comes with a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports fast charging with a power of 120 watts to fully charge the phone in a short time.
  • The phone does not support the 3.5 mm port for headphones and needs an adapter from Type C type to connect with wired headphones.

System and colors

  • The phone comes with Android 13 operating system with Xiaomi’s new MIUI 14 interface that provides many features, improvements, and customizations.
  • The phone is available in black, white, and light purple colors that give an attractive and distinctive appearance to the phone.

Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

Pros of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+

  • The phone offers a strong and fast performance thanks to the Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor that supports fifth-generation networks and allows the user to run heavy games and multiple applications smoothly and without delay.
  • The phone has a triple rear camera with a resolution of 200 megapixels for the main camera, which is a very high resolution that captures clear and crisp details, and the camera supports optical stabilization and hybrid zoom and night photography and videos with 4K quality.
  • The phone supports stereo sound and has two speakers to provide a distinctive and high-quality sound experience, and supports digital sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio to display sound realistically and brightly.
  • The phone supports fast charging with a power of 120 watts, which is a very high power that enables the phone to fully charge in a very short time, which means that the user will not need to wait long to charge the phone.
  • The phone has an AMOLED screen curved from the edges with a size of 6.67 inches and a resolution of 1.5K, which is a screen that displays colors saturated and bright, and the screen supports a refresh rate of 120Hz to provide a smooth and fast user experience, and the screen supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision features to display images and videos realistically and brightly, and the screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus type from scratches and shocks, and the screen has a high brightness of 1800 nits for clear vision in sunlight.
  • The phone has a sleek and durable and water-resistant design with an IP68 certificate, which means that the phone can withstand underwater for 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters, and the phone comes with a glass or leather back with an aluminum frame to give a luxurious and durable appearance.

Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+

  • The front camera does not come with a high resolution compared to the rear camera, and it may not be enough for some users who like selfie photography or video calls.
  • The phone does not support the 3.5 mm port for headphones, which means that the user will need an adapter from Type C type to connect with wired headphones, or will need wireless headphones.
  • The phone does not support increasing the storage space by a memory card, which means that the user will be limited by the space that he chooses when buying the phone, and it may not be enough for some users who need to store a lot of files and data.
  • The phone does not come with the latest version of Android, which is Android 14, which means that the user will lose some features and improvements that the new version provides, and the phone may be delayed in receiving security and software updates.

Contents of the box of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus phone

When you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus phone, you will get the following items in the box:

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus phone with a screen protector pre-installed on it 
  • charger with a power of 120 watts
  • USB cable of Type C type
  • Back cover to protect the phone
  • Metal needle
  • User guide that explains how to operate the phone.

Price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

The price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G varies depending on the market and the version that the user chooses. The following table shows the price of the phone in some important markets:

Market Version Price
Abroad 256 GB with 12 GB RAM 400 dollars
Saudi Arabia 512 GB with 12 GB RAM 1700 riyals
UAE 256 GB with 12 GB RAM 1750 dirhams
Egypt Not announced yet Not announced yet

According to the latest price update on 23-01-2024, the phone will be launched in Egypt in March, and we will inform you of the price as soon as it is available.