Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 256 GB / 8 GB

Another one of the Redmi Note 13 kind

The smartphone represents the Redmi Note 13 line of devices, in which, it seems, Xiaomi itself may get confused due to the large number of models with long and similar names. The Note 13 Pro 5G in this line occupies a kind of golden mean, offering the buyer the best value for money. Externally, this is not a very large gadget weighing just under 190 g with a glass back panel and shock- and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protective glass on top of the display. There is IP54 certification, which indicates protection against small splashes of water. The main camera block is quite massive, and the lenses protrude above the surface, which has already become commonplace with modern smartphones. Overall, the device looks good, although the back panel collects fingerprints and dust very quickly. Fortunately, the manufacturer included a case in the package, so you will most likely need it almost immediately.

200 MP

The pride of the smartphone is the camera, since Xiaomi, as usual, does not skimp on megapixels. The main sensor (optical image stabilization, f/1.65 aperture) has a resolution of 200 MP, although as a result of pixel combining you, of course, get pictures with a much lower resolution - 12.5 MP. It is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro module. The camera is quite decent for the mid-price segment: high detail, natural colors, many effects for active users of social networks. However, in poor lighting, the quality of shooting suffers, and the difference with the flagship models is already visible to the naked eye.

Eye protection and heart rate measurement

Almost the entire front side of the smartphone is occupied by a flat 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, which is in no way inferior to more expensive competitors: there is an increased refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for Dolby Vision, the Always On Display function, and TÜV Rheinland certification confirming low blue light levels and screen flickering, which means reducing eye strain. The screen has a built-in fingerprint scanner, which not only identifies the user, but can also measure the pulse - to do this, you just need to touch the screen with your finger. People who monitor their health and don't have a fitness tracker or smartwatch nearby will find this feature useful.

For any task

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor is installed inside, which shows good results in the AnTuTu benchmark tests - almost 600 thousand points. Simply put, the performance is sufficient for both everyday use and gaming. There are several memory configurations to choose from, but due to the lack of a memory card slot, we recommend taking plenty of space, especially if you are used to storing a large number of photos, videos and other files in the archive. A capacious 5100 mAh battery provides 16 hours of continuous video viewing, 11 hours of gaming or 136 hours of listening to music. On average, one charge lasts for 1.5 – 2 days. 67W fast charging fully charges the battery in 44 minutes. In this case, the adapter is included in the package, and the smartphone itself does not heat up much during charging.

Users will also appreciate the presence of small things that many gadgets lack. First of all, this is a 3.5 mm audio jack for fans of wired headphones. Wireless headphones are connected via Bluetooth 5.2. There is also a traditional Xiaomi IR port. The rest includes speakers with Dolby Atmos and NFC (depending on the market). As the name suggests, the smartphone supports 5G, although for some countries this is not relevant due to the lack of fifth generation networks. It would seem, why not save money and buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G? Keep in mind that these models differ not only in the presence of 5G, but also in processors, cameras and other characteristics.