The +Redmi Note 13 Pro is the latest phone in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series, known for its widespread popularity due to its powerful features and relatively affordable price.
The +Redmi Note 13 Pro comes with updates in various aspects compared to its predecessor, making it the most expensive phone in the Redmi Note series to date. Despite the price increase, you get significant advantages, including:
A curved display, a first for Xiaomi in the Redmi Note series, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and featuring IP68 water and dust resistance.
A primary 200MP camera and support for ultra-fast 120W charging.
To explore all the specifications and features of this phone, let’s provide a comprehensive review of the new Xiaomi +Redmi Note 13 Pro:
Design
Xiaomi has made some changes to the design of the +Redmi Note 13 Pro compared to previous models. It is the first Redmi phone to feature a curved screen.
Additionally, the rear camera lenses are prominently displayed, each surrounded by a separate frame, unlike the previous +Redmi Note 12 Pro, which had a prominent frame around all rear lenses.
The +Redmi Note 13 Pro is available in three colors: black, white, and purple. It features an aluminum frame with the back covered in either glass or vegan leather. The purple variant comes with a back covered in vegan leather, while other colors have a glass back.
This phone is water and dust-resistant according to the IP68 standard, capable of withstanding immersion up to 1.5 meters for up to half an hour.
Display
The +Redmi Note 13 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, a peak brightness of 1800 nits, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The screen delivers sharp and high-quality images, with brightness adjusting automatically based on ambient light conditions. It reaches 500 nits in normal conditions, 1200 nits under bright sunlight, and peaks at 1800 nits when displaying HDR content.
Regarding the refresh rate, the screen supports up to 120Hz but can be reduced to 90Hz or 60Hz based on displayed content and app usage.
You can choose the refresh rate for each app according to your preference, such as switching from the default 60Hz to 120Hz when using YouTube.
Camera
The Xiaomi +Redmi Note 13 Pro features a triple rear camera setup: a 200MP wide main camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. The rear cameras support 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps.
Additionally, it has a 16MP front camera with f/2.5 aperture and HDR support, capable of 1080p video recording at 60fps.
Processor and Performance
The +Redmi Note 13 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with a maximum frequency of 2.8GHz and Mali-G610 MC4 GPU.
It operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14, promising three major Android updates. This means the phone will support up to Android 16.
The phone comes with RAM options of 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB, and internal storage options of 256GB or 512GB. It supports 5G networks, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
Battery and Charging
The +Redmi Note 13 Pro houses a 5000mAh battery supporting Xiaomi’s HyperCharge technology, offering wired charging at 120W. Xiaomi claims a full charge takes just 19 minutes.
Price
The new Xiaomi +Redmi Note 13 Pro starts at $317 and is available in black, white, and purple colors.
Here are the full specifications for the +Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro:
| +Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro | |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra octa-core, 4nm process |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB internal storage options |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB |
| Rear Camera | 200MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| microSD Card Support | No |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W wired charging |
| Colors | Black, white, purple |
| Operating System | Android 13 with MIUI 14 |
| Weight | 199g |
| Price | Starts at $317 |
Author Rating
Design
Performance
camera
Battery
Additional features
Positives
- +You'll get good performance thanks to the Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, whether browsing or gaming, but Xiaomi's interface isn't the best in terms of keeping apps open in the background.
- +The primary rear camera provides a very good photography experience.
- +Supports stereo sound for a distinctive audio experience.
- +Excellent 120W charging capability allows you to fully charge the phone in a short time.
- +Curved AMOLED display offers saturated colors with high brightness and good 1.5K resolution, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
- +Excellent design with premium materials, water-resistant with IP68 certification.
Negatives
- -Selfie video recording limited to 1080p only.
- -Does not support a dedicated lens for 2X or 3X portrait photography.
- -Proximity sensor for calls works via software.
- -No support for a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- -Does not support expanding storage via a memory card.
- -Does not come with the latest Android 14 version.
- -Key changes from the previous generation Redmi Note 12 Pro+ include using a more powerful processor, a curved screen with higher brightness and resolution, and a newer water-resistant IP68 design.
