Earlier this week Xiaomi shored up its inexpensive lineup with the launch of the Redmi 13, the primary cellphone within the Redmi quantity collection with a 108MP digital camera. It additionally has quicker 33W charging for the 5,030mAh battery in comparison with its predecessor.
Xiaomi Redmi 13
The bottom mannequin with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage begins at $180/€170. The highest of the road mannequin is the 8/256GB model, which prices €190 (be aware: the Portuguese retailer that first revealed this cellphone is operating reductions, the common costs are barely increased).
Redmi 13 highlights
Maybe the closest competitor is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. It too has a 108MP digital camera on the again and a similarly-sized 6.72” IPS LCD (FHD+), which runs at a better 120Hz refresh charge (the Redmi 13 LCD runs at 90Hz). Charging for the 5,000mAh battery is quicker at 67W. Notice that the Snapdragon 695 chipset just isn’t solely extra highly effective than the Helio G91 used within the Redmi, however it additionally has 5G connectivity. A Nord CE 3 Lite with 8/128GB configuration sells for €210 proper now.
Then there’s the Realme C55, which may be discovered for €150 or so (6/128GB unit). This one makes use of the Helio G88, which is analogous sufficient to the G91, besides that it may’t assist 108MP cameras. And it doesn’t should, it’s paired with a primary 64MP module. The cellphone has a 6.72” IPS LCD with FHD+ decision that runs at 90Hz and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging, making it very near the Redmi by way of specs.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite • Realme C55 • Xiaomi Poco M6 Professional • Samsung Galaxy A25
The Poco M6 Professional may be picked up for beneath €200 in an 8/256GB configuration, however be aware that we’re wanting on the 4G mannequin with a Helio G99. In contrast to the 2 telephones above, it is a 2024 mannequin. And it has an IP54 ranking, whereas not one of the others have a mud or water resistance ranking. This one additionally switches to an OLED show, 6.67” FHD+ 120Hz. Whereas the 64MP predominant digital camera isn’t that spectacular, the 8MP extremely huge stands out because the others have solely the primary digital camera to depend on. The 5,000mAh battery prices at 67W.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 can also be beneath €200, although for a 6/128GB unit. The Exynos 1280 does give the cellphone 5G connectivity. It’s paired with a smaller 6.5” FHD+ 120Hz OLED show. This mannequin additionally has an 8MP extremely huge, which sits subsequent to the 50MP predominant – which is the primary and solely digital camera on this listing to supply 4K video. Typical for Samsung, charging for the 5,000mAh battery is finished at 25W.
Notice that every one telephones listed above have 3.5mm headphone jacks and microSD slots, most have stereo audio system too. Not the Redmi or Realme, although.
So, what do you assume? When you’re available in the market for an inexpensive Android handset, will the Redmi 13 make the shortlist?
