Earlier today, Xiaomi’s subsidiary brand, Redmi, officially unveiled the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro, in addition to the flagship Redmi Note 13 Pro+ we previously mentioned. The Redmi Note 13 boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels, a rapid 120 Hz refresh rate, and an impressive 1000-nit brightness. It also features a 2,160 mAh touch sampling rate and 1,920 Hz PWM dimming.
Under the hood, it’s powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 6080 SoC and offers four different RAM and storage configurations: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, and a high-end variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The RAM is of the LPDDR4X type, while the storage uses UFS 2.2 technology.
In terms of camera capabilities, it sports a remarkable 100 MP primary rear camera with 0.64μm pixel size and utilizes 9-in-1 binning for enhanced image quality. Accompanying this is a 2 MP depth sensor, while on the front, you’ll find a 16 MP selfie camera. Keeping everything running is a robust 5,000 mAh battery, which supports fast charging at 33W. The dimensions of the phone are 161.11 x 74.95 x 7.6 mm, with a weight of 173.5g.
The Redmi Note 13 will be available in three attractive color options: Star Sand, Midnight Dark, and Time Blue, with a starting price of CNY 1,099, which translates to approximately $150 at the current exchange rate.
As for the Redmi Note 13 Pro, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s newly announced Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, coupled with a choice of 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro features a 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 1220×2712 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 2,160 Hz touch sampling rate, and 1,920 Hz PWM dimming. It also includes an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.
The camera setup is impressive, with a 200 MP main camera using Samsung’s ISOCELL HP3 sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies. Powering the device is a substantial 5,100 mAh battery with rapid 67W wired fast charging.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro comes in four stylish color variants: Midnight Dark, Time Blue, Shallow Dream, and Star Sand White, with prices starting at CNY 1,399, approximately $192. Both of these smartphones run MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
It’s important to note that the initial launch was exclusive to China, and there is no information available yet regarding when or if these models will be released in other regions, or if any modifications will be made for international markets.
Published on 10/4/23 3:14 | by Rawa John
Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Pro series and has unveiled some exciting details ahead of the event. According to the official Redmi page on Weibo, the Note 13 Pro series will introduce a variant equipped with impressive specifications, including 16 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. These specs are typically associated with premium flagship phones rather than mid-range devices.
The announcement did not specify whether this variant will be the Note 13 Pro or the Note 13 Pro+ smartphone, but it is reasonable to assume it will be the latter. The page also teased the inclusion of 120W fast charging and a substantial 5,000 mAh battery. It is likely that these features will also be available in the Plus version, while the regular Pro model may offer slightly slower charging rates, such as 67W.
In terms of design, the front of the phone will feature a mostly flat display with a slim 2.27 mm bezel and a single punch hole for the selfie camera. The key questions surrounding these Redmi devices are their pricing and international availability, which remain undisclosed.
All the teased specifications and features seem promising, and the Redmi Note 13 Pro series has the potential to disrupt the highly competitive upper-midrange market once again. Xiaomi recently unveiled its Redmi 13 series in China, comprising three models: the Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and the flagship Note 13 Pro+. Let’s delve into the details of the Note 13 Pro+.
Starting with the design, Xiaomi opted for a curved screen on the Pro+ model and introduced a redesigned camera island with a vegan leather back on the purple variant, while the black and white models feature AG frosted glass backs. Notably, the Note 13 Pro+ is the first IP68-rated Redmi phone.
The front boasts a curved 6.67-inch OLED display with a high resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. This panel supports 12-bit colors, features a 1,920Hz PWM dimming feature, and can reach a peak brightness of up to 1800 nits in auto mode. It is also safeguarded by Gorilla Glass Victus. Additionally, an optical in-display fingerprint scanner and a 16MP front-facing camera are included.
Under the hood, Xiaomi has equipped the Note 13 Pro+ with MediaTek’s powerful Dimensity 7200-Ultra chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LDDR5 RAM and a capacious 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. To ensure efficient cooling, Xiaomi has incorporated a substantial 4000mm² graphite sheet and a VC heat sink.
The rear camera setup features Samsung’s ISOCELL HP3 sensor, boasting an impressive 200MP resolution, a 1/1.4″ size, and 0.56µm pixel size, which is the same sensor used in last year’s Redmi Note 12 Pro+. Additionally, an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro camera are included.
On the software side, MIUI 14, based on Android 13, takes care of the user interface, while a substantial 5,000 mAh battery supports 120W fast charging. Other notable features include stereo speakers and an infrared port. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ starts at CNY 1,999 ($273/PKR78002.93) for the 12GB/256GB variant and goes up to CNY 2,299 ($314/PKR89717.65) for the 16GB/512GB model. Open sales in China are scheduled to commence on September 26th.
Published on 10/3/23 7:09 | by Rawa John