Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13 5G series of phones in India. The lineup consists of Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Redmi Note 13 5G series brings a lot of new features to Redmi Note phones and aims to elevate the Redmi Note brand to the next level. But how do these phones differ from each other?
Interestingly, compared to its predecessor, the Redmi Note 12 5G, which debuted at Rs 19,999, the Redmi Note 13 comes with better pricing. You get the 6GB + 128GB configuration with a price drop of Rs 3,000! Let’s compare all the phones in the Redmi Note 13 5G series in this comparison!
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
| Specification | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, Full HD+, 120Hz, 1000 nits, 10-bit, Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 5,000,000:1, 1920Hz, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 5,000,000:1, 1920Hz, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080, Mali G57 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, Adreno 740 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra, Mali-G610 MC4 |
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| Software | MIUI 14, Android 13 | MIUI 14, Android 13 | MIUI 14, Android 13 |
| Rear Cameras | 100MP, f/1.7, 2MP depth, LED flash | 200MP, f/1.65, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, LED flash | 200MP, f/1.65, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 16MP | 16MP |
| Battery and Charging | 5000mAh, 33W, USB Type-C | 5100mAh, 67W, USB Type-C | 5000mAh, 120W, USB Type-C |
| Dimensions and Weight | 161.11 × 74.95 × 7.6mm, 173.5g | 161.15 × 74.24×7.98mm, 187g | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm, 204.5g |
| Others | 3.5mm jack, Infrared, IP54, Side fingerprint | 3.5mm jack, In-display fingerprint | 3.5mm jack, IP68, In-display fingerprint |
| Colour Options | Black, White, Violet, Blue | Black, White, Violet, Blue | Black, White, Violet, Camo Green |
| Connectivity | Dual-SIM, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C | Dual-SIM, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C | Dual-SIM, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C |
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Price in India
Here’s the full price comparison of Redmi Note 13 5G series phones:
| Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G | |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs 17,999 | – | – |
| 8GB + 128GB | – | Rs 25,999 | – |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 17,999 | Rs 27,999 | Rs 31,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 27,999 | Rs 29,999 | Rs 33,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | – | – | Rs 35,999 |
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Display
- Redmi Note 13 5G – The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, which has a resolution of Full HD+ and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The brightness peaks out at 1000 nits, and it is a 10-bit panel that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G – For the first time in Redmi Notes, the company has bumped the resolution to 1.5K. The panel still is measured at 6.67-inch, and refresh rate of 120Hz. The display goes up to 1800 nits in peak brightness, boasts a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The display features 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, another first in Redmi Note phones. This is a flat display.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G – While Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G features a flat display, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G features a curved display, with all the same specs and dimensions. It is a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1.5K. The display also features a peak brightness of 1800, a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. It also has the high-frequency 1920Hz PWM dimming feature.
Redmi Note 13 5G features a decent display for the price. But Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G blow it out of the water with the display features and specs, with the introduction of a higher display resolution, inclusion of PWM dimming, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and more. Then there’s the choice between a flat display and a curved display with Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Performance
- Redmi Note 13 5G – The phone is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 6080 SoC. While not comparable in terms of performance with its elder cousins, it’s still a good chipset for the price.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G – The phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, which makes its India debut with this phone.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G – This phone features Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, a variant of the chipset found in the likes of iQOO Z7 Pro, Vivo V27 and Vivo T2 Pro.
Redmi Note 13 5G’s Mediatek Dimensity 6080 SoC is a decent choice for price. Nothing extraordinary, but just decent for the price, when we factor in the competitors in the segment.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G are good performers in the segment and you can’t go wrong with either of these for performance.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Cameras
- Redmi Note 13 5G – On the back, the phone features a dual camera setup consisting of 100 MP with an aperture of f/1.7 and a depth sensor of 2 MP. To the front, the phone has a 16 MP selfie shooter.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G & Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G – The primary camera sensor in these two phones is the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3. It is paired up with a 7P lens in both phones and the two phones support OIS. The secondary cameras are 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro. On the front, the phone has a 16 MP camera.
Redmi Note 13 5G’s camera setup is average at best, as it only features a single effective camera.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G have a good camera setup, even though the secondary cameras leave us begging for more.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Battery & Charging
- Redmi Note 13 5G has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G also has a 5,100mAh battery, but the charging speeds are higher at 67W. The phone goes from 0-100% in 44 minutes.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G also has the same 5,000mAh battery with charging speeds even higher at 120W. The phone charges from 0-100% in 19 minutes.
All three phones will last you all day long with the big 5,000mAh battery. The charging speeds wildly differ, based on the model.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Software
All three phones come out of the box with MIUI 14 based on Android 13. Xiaomi promises these phones are HyperOS ready and will receive it via an OTA update in the future.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Misc Features
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, for the first time in a Redmi Note, features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 13 5G features an IP54 rating for splash resistance.
Redmi Note 13 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner while the Pro and Pro Plus feature in-display fingerprint scanners.
Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G: Verdict
Redmi Note 13 5G series brings the necessary updates for the Redmi Note series in India.
With this iteration, the prices of the Redmi Note have breached the Rs 30,000 barrier with the prices starting from Rs 32,999 for the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G on the other hand starts at Rs 25,999.
Redmi Note 13 5G is a good choice for the price it is offered in.
Comparing the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, the question of “Do I need to spend so much for the Pro Plus, when I can get almost all of it in Pro” rings in my head. Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G offers the same cameras, almost the same display, battery and more at a much lower cost than Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G would be the better choice for you if you’re okay with a flat display and slightly slower charging speeds.
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G on the other hand offers a curved display, a better-performing chipset, super fast charging and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. If you’re on the lookout for all these features, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G would be the better choice for you.
