Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series has consistently been a fantastic option for those seeking a budget-friendly smartphone. Over time, Xiaomi has been progressively incorporating features typically found in high-end devices, resulting in a gradual increase in the series’ price to accommodate these enhancements. Nevertheless, the company consistently manages to maintain an impressive balance between price and value, ensuring strong competitiveness in the market. Recently, Xiaomi unveiled the latest addition to the series in China, the Redmi Note 13, which introduces several notable firsts for this iconic lineup.
Xiaomi launched three new phones in the Redmi Note 13 series: the basic Note 13 5G, the mid-range Note 13 Pro, and the high-end Note 13 Pro Plus. Here are some of the key features of each phone:
- The Redmi Note 13 5G has a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. It has a powerful chip called the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 along with up to 12GB of RAM. The main camera is 108 MP.
- The Redmi Note 13 Pro steps it up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chip. The big new feature is a massive 200MP main camera, a first for the Redmi Note line. It also has a 5,100mAh battery that charges quickly at 67W.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is the top model with curved edges, the speedy MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip, and even faster 120W charging. It’s also the first Redmi Note phone with an IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
Pricing starts at just around $150 USD for the basic Note 13 5G and goes up to $301 for the high-end Note 13 Pro Plus model. Xiaomi will likely bring these phones internationally soon under different names, like the Poco or Redmi series. With flagship features at affordable prices, the upgraded Redmi Note 13 series looks very competitive.
