Overview
Introducing the exclusive Redmi Note 13 Pro with a microSD slot and arguably, the most confusing option in the lineup – the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. It’s essentially a clone of the Poco M6 Pro 4G, or perhaps it’s the other way around, but with a 200MP main camera.
Similar to the Redmi Note 12 Pro, Xiaomi has launched both 5G and 4G models for the Redmi Note 13 Pro, and the 4G version, which is the focus of this review, differs significantly in terms of screen resolution, chipset, and video-capturing capabilities. However, it retains some attractive features such as an elegant design, Dolby Vision-capable OLED display, a powerful 200MP primary camera, and 67W fast charging capability.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is another IP54-rated mid-range smartphone with an appealing design. It boasts a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a 1080p resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, brightness of up to 1,300 nits, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel has a standard 8-bit color depth and lacks HDR capabilities.
Powering the 4G Redmi Note 13 Pro is the Helio G99 Ultra chip, which boasts a decent processor and graphics performance suitable for most daily tasks.
The camera setup for the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is quite impressive, featuring a 200MP sensor with OIS lens for the primary camera, along with an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 16MP selfie cameras.
The 4G model supports up to 67W fast charging for its 5,000mAh battery, and also includes stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone runs on MIUI 14 which is based on Android 13.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G specifications at a glance:
- Build: 161.1×75.0x8.0mm, 188g; plastic frame; IP54, dust and splash resistant.
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2.
- Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC.
- OS/Software: Android 13, MIUI 14.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
- Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide).
- Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30/60fps; Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps.
- Battery: 5000mAh; 67W wired, 50% in 16 min, 100% in 46 min (advertised).
- Connectivity: LTE; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.2; NFC; FM radio; Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); dual speakers; Virtual proximity sensing.
With the right pricing, this phone could be a suitable alternative to the standard Redmi Note 13 models and a more affordable option than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. Hopefully, it will be able to find its place among the crowded Note 13 series.
Unboxing the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
The retail box of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G includes the phone, a 67W power adapter, and a 6A-rated USB-A-to-C cable. Additionally, there is a protective case included in the package.
Upon unboxing, we found that a thin film had been applied to the screen of the Note 13 Pro 4G, providing protection against scratches, albeit attracting a lot of fingerprints.
The box itself is a simple two-piece cardboard design, with no plastic cradle for the phone inside, but it is securely held in place by the cardboard inserts.
