Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 5G, the evolution of the most recommended mid-range level up in camera without losing sight of power

Those looking for a mid-range mobile phone with good hardware and a more than decent camera already have new models to sign up for: Xiaomi updates its key range with five new models. The Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 5G They are at the base of the pyramid, they are two sufficiently accessible smartphones that promise a positive experience. Will they be worthy heirs of the Redmi Note 12?

Yes, Xiaomi has managed to stand out in the high-end with models on par with the best, but it is in the mid-range where it obtains the greatest number of sales. And it is not surprising: each year’s Redmi Notes offer such a range of options that there is no use that is not covered. From this year and with a good quality-price ratio? The Redmi Note 13 simply. What does 5G add? Well, there is a variant with connectivity, the Redmi Note 13 5G. Let’s see what they give on paper.

Technical sheet of the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 5G

A timid evolution with special attention to power and camera

Regarding the Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12 5G, the new models maintain a fairly similar design that does not clash with Xiaomi’s highest range either. Straight edges for contours, combination of plastic materials, splash resistance with IP54 certification and fingerprint reader under the screen in the case of the Redmi Note. The Redmi Note 13 5G does anchor the fingerprint reader to the side, as was the case with last year’s models.

In terms of screen, both the Redmi Note 13 and its 5G version offer a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a hole in the upper central part to make room for the 16 megapixel selfie camera. Refreshment up to 120 Hz and clear differences in brightness: the 4G variant goes up to 1,800 nits, the Redmi Note 5G stays at 1,000 nits.

Redmi Note 13 5G

For raw power, Xiaomi once again relies on Qualcomm, although also on MediaTek: Snapdragon 685 for the Redmi Note (no variations) and Dimensity 6080 for the Redmi Note 5G (in principle it is an improvement over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 of the Redmi Note 12 5G). Base storage goes up with variations of 128 and 256 GB; with 6 and 8 GB of RAM memory. Both offer space expansion via micro SD: its dual SIM tray is hybrid; so you have to choose: either two simultaneous SIMs or Sim and SD.

The photographic aspect raises the numbers with a 108 megapixel camera as the main one that goes to both models. Sufficiently bright on paper thanks to the f/1.75 aperture that is complemented by an 8-megapixel secondary camera with a wide-angle lens. The third camera is the usual filler, the 2 megapixel macro. Surely as unusable as in other models.

Left, Redmi Note 13; right, Redmi Note 13 5G

To complete the list of options, both phones offer 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging (charger included), they maintain the infrared emitter, both are protected against splashes (they are certified as IP54) and include a headphone jack. Interestingly, the Redmi Note 13 has dual stereo speakers, something the Redmi Note 13 5G lacks. Both support Dolby Atmos.

Price and availability of the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 5G

The two phones will be available this January with launch offers (Early Bird) in the case of the 4G variant. The prices are as follows:

• Redmi Note 13 6/128GB. 199.99 euros.
• Redmi Note 13 8/128GB. 229.99 euros with 199.99 euros in Early Bird (from January 15 to February 4).
• Redmi Note 13 8/256GB. 249.99 euros with 229.99 euros in Early Bird (from January 15 to February 4).
• Redmi Note 13 5G 6/128 GB. 279.99 euros.
• Redmi Note 13 5G 8/256GB. 299.99 euros.