We see the Redmi 13 5G as a prominent upgrade from its predecessor, the Redmi 12 5G, which was launched in August 2023.
advertisementRedmi 13 5G review in 5 pointsDesign and display: The Redmi 13 5G brings back a stunning rear glass panel, which was much appreciated in the previous model.
The Redmi 13 5G features a big 6.79-inch FHD+ display with up to 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance: The Redmi 13 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chipset, which is basically the same used on the Redmi 12 5G, but tweaked to be slightly improved.
Camera: The Redmi 13 5G boasts a 108-megapixel primary camera with a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Xiaomi has released its latest entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 13 5G, in India. The vanilla model of the smartphone is priced at Rs 13,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. While the smartphone belongs to the budget-segment, the look and feel is premium. We see the Redmi 13 5G as a prominent upgrade from its predecessor, the Redmi 12 5G, which was launched in August 2023. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chip and runs on Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS. Overall, the smartphone matches expectations and more. You can read our detailed review of the Redmi 13 5G here. And if you want a quick lowdown, here is a recap of our observations from the review in 5 points.
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Redmi 13 5G review in 5 points
Design and display: The Redmi 13 5G brings back a stunning rear glass panel, which was much appreciated in the previous model. The smartphone is available in India in three-colours: Ocean Blue, Pearl Pink and Midnight Black. Akin to the Redmi 12 5G, the new smartphone’s rear panel has two camera setup with a ring light housed on the top left of the back panel. The ring light is, however, a brand-new feature.
The Redmi 13 5G features a big 6.79-inch FHD+ display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display's colours are vivid and rich. It also sports a punch-hole notch design and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device's bezels are thick, but don’t really come in the way of the viewing experience.
Performance: The Redmi 13 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chipset, which is basically the same used on the Redmi 12 5G, but tweaked to be slightly improved. And you can seriously notice that improvement when you use the device. The smartphone runs on HyperOS. It isn’t entirely free of bloatware, but the good part is that these applications can be uninstalled easily. Know more in our detailed review of Redmi 13 5G.
Camera: The Redmi 13 5G boasts a 108-megapixel primary camera with a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfie enthusiasts, the smartphone features a 13-megapixel camera lens on the front. While the images in a low-lit environment still require improvement, the night mode plays its role well. In a well-lit environment, the camera easily clicks vibrant and crisp images. The Portrait mode clicked beautiful images, with impressive edge detection. The overall camera experience was pretty decent, given that the device is priced below Rs 15,000. On most occasions, the Redmi 13 5G clicks crisp and vibrant images.
Battery: The device packs a 5030mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The device is apt to use the entire day in a single charge. Noting the charging speeds, we saw that the Redmi 13 5G charges the device from 0 per cent to 100 per cent in around 60 minutes. The device doesn’t support fast charging, but it sustains charge for a long time.
Verdict: The Redmi 13 5G is an entry-level budget smartphone, costing Rs 13,999 and I think that it is a decent choice. The Redmi 13 5G shines with its impressive display, robust battery, sleek and modern design, and dependable camera capabilities.
