Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, in China today. The device boasts of some impressive features, such as 12GB of RAM, 120Hz refresh rate display, 108MP main camera, and 67W fast charging. It is also the first smartphone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, which supports dual 5G SIM cards.
A stunning display with 120Hz refresh rate
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes the scrolling and gaming experience smoother and more responsive. The display also has a 360Hz touch sampling rate, which reduces the input lag and improves the accuracy. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is the toughest glass ever made by the company.
The display also has a punch-hole cutout at the center, which houses a 16MP selfie camera. The camera supports AI beautification, portrait mode, night mode, and HDR. The display also has an in-display fingerprint sensor, which can unlock the phone in 0.3 seconds.
A powerful performance with 12GB RAM and MediaTek Dimensity 1100
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, which is a 6nm octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The chipset also has a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU, which can handle high-end games and graphics. The chipset also supports dual 5G SIM cards, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and UFS 3.1 storage.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is the first smartphone to have 12GB of RAM, which can handle multitasking and heavy apps with ease. The phone also has 256GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card. The phone runs on MIUI 12.5, which is based on Android 11 and has some new features, such as floating windows, super wallpapers, and privacy protection.
A stunning camera with 108MP main sensor
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has a quad-camera setup at the back, which consists of a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The main sensor has a 1/1.52-inch size, which can capture more light and details. The main sensor also supports 9-in-1 pixel binning, which combines nine pixels into one to produce 12MP photos with better clarity and dynamic range. The main sensor also supports 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p video recording at 60fps, and slow-motion video recording at 960fps.
The ultra-wide-angle sensor has a 120-degree field of view, which can capture more scenery and group photos. The macro sensor can focus on objects as close as 4cm, which can capture the details of small objects. The depth sensor can create a bokeh effect for portrait photos, which can blur the background and highlight the subject.
A long-lasting battery with 67W fast charging
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has a 5000mAh battery, which can last for a day of moderate usage. The phone also supports 67W fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just 42 minutes. The phone also supports reverse wired charging, which can charge other devices with a USB-C cable.
The phone also has a stereo speaker system, which supports Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio. The phone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which can connect to wired headphones and earphones. The phone also has an IR blaster, which can control compatible devices, such as TVs and ACs.
A competitive price and availability
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is priced at 2,499 yuan (around Rs. 28,500) for the 8GB+128GB variant, 2,699 yuan (around Rs. 30,800) for the 8GB+256GB variant, and 2,999 yuan (around Rs. 34,200) for the 12GB+256GB variant. The phone is available in three colors: black, blue, and white. The phone will go on sale in China from December 30, 2023.
There is no official word on the global availability of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, but it is expected to launch in India and other markets soon. The phone will compete with other flagship devices, such as the OnePlus 9T, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and Vivo X70 Pro.