Redmi Note 13R is the brand's new budget offering.
The Redmi Note 13R is priced at RMB 1,399 (around Rs 16,400) for the 6GB/ 128GB storage model, RMB 1,599 (approx Rs 18,500) for the 8GB/128GB variant, RMB 1,799 (around Rs 21,100) for the 8GB/256GB version, RMB 1,999 (around Rs 23,400) for the 12GB/256GB model, and RMB 2,199 (around Rs 25,800) for 12GB/512GB variant.
Redmi Note 13R succeeds the Redmi Note 12R from last year. Both phones have the same Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and this enables 5G network support. The display size is also the same at 6.79-inch but the refresh rate is bumped to 120Hz from 90Hz. This should offer smoother transitions and a scrolling experience.
We also get the same 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back but the front camera is bumped to 8MP from a 5MP lens on the predecessor. Lastly, the battery capacity is also improved to 5,030mAh capacity from 5,000mAh cell. The fast charging speed takes a significant jump from 18W to 33W fast charging.
The Redmi Note 13R 5G features a 6.79-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution, 550nit brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, DC Dimming, TUV Rheinland hardware-level low blue light certification, and TUV Rheinland rhythm-friendly certification.
The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics. The handset comes in multiple models: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128G, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB. The Redmi phone measures 168.60 X 76.28 X 8.22mm and weighs 205 grams.
In terms of cameras, the Redmi Note 13R features a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP macro sensor. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats. The handset has a 5,030mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
The device is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The Android version details are not revealed at the moment but has HyperOS custom skin.