Introduction
The Redmi 13 5G is a variant of the Redmi 13 we’ve already checked out in a detailed evaluation. You in all probability will not assume a lot of it, contemplating the one distinction within the identify is the addition of the 5G, however there are some main variations lurking beneath that title.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G • Xiaomi Redmi 13
For starters, the Redmi 13 5G has the identical fundamental show because the Redmi 13 however as a substitute of 90Hz it refreshes at a way more pleasing 120Hz. The 5G mannequin additionally comes with quicker UFS 2.2 storage over eMMC 5.1 storage.
However the largest distinction by far is that the 5G mannequin runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset as a substitute of the MediaTek Helio G91 on the non-5G mannequin. The Qualcomm chip is nearly in a special tier of efficiency in comparison with the G91, which must be attention-grabbing to have a look at within the efficiency part.
Other than that, the 2 telephones are an identical. That makes this a considerably simple affair, because the factor we’re most considering taking a look at is the efficiency distinction. So let’s get on with it, then.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G specs at a look:
- Physique: 168.6×76.3×8.3mm, 205g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass 3), glass again; IP53, mud and splash resistant.
- Show: 6.79″ IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (HBM), 1080x2460px decision, 20.5:9 side ratio, 396ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE (4 nm): Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 613.
- Reminiscence: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (makes use of shared SIM slot).
- OS/Software program: Android 14, HyperOS, as much as 2 main Android upgrades.
- Rear digital camera: Broad (primary): 108 MP, f/1.8, 0.64µm, PDAF; Macro: 2 MP.
- Entrance digital camera: 13 MP, f/2.5, (broad).
- Video seize: Rear digital camera: 1080p@30fps; Entrance digital camera: 1080p@30fps.
- Battery: 5030mAh; 33W wired, 50% in 30 min (marketed).
- Connectivity: 5G; Hybrid Twin SIM; Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.0; NFC; FM radio; Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); Digital proximity sensing.
Unboxing
The Redmi 13 5G has related packaging because the Redmi 13. The one distinction is that our Indian evaluation unit got here with charger, as is customary observe for Xiaomi gadgets in India.
The charger, particularly, is a 33W unit, which is identical charging stage supported by the non-5G mannequin. This implies each fashions ought to theoretically have the identical charging speeds, though we’ll verify the identical later.
The packaging additionally features a clear smooth silicone case. The case is a bit troublesome to connect and take away and recesses the facility button a bit an excessive amount of. Nonetheless, for a free case, it is first rate high quality, supplied it would not yellow with age.