Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ hands-on review

8 January 2024


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rizki1, 09 Jan 2024This is the flagship Note series which is why it's exp... moreNote series is not really their flagship series but rather their midrange series. K series is Redmi's flagship series although they don't usually launch their flagship phone globally. However, they do usually rebrand the base model in the K series as the Poco F series pro model. Last year the k60 became the Poco F5 pro. They did at one point launch the k series globally without rebranding (e.g. I think the k20 series was launched globally or at least in some regions outside China) but for some reason they stopped doing that.

    rizki1, 09 Jan 2024This is the flagship Note series which is why it's exp... moreredmi flagship is K series which exclusive only china or rebranding into poco brands on global market.
    redmi note always mid range. and if galaxy A35 and A55 come with similiar price range with this, samsung still gonna has edge because their have better software and 4 year android + 5 year security update than xiaomi.
    if iqoo neo9 pro availability is good, its gonna destroyed mid range market, but only india confirmed launch the rest of market still not confirmed.

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      justasmile, 09 Jan 2024Wait for Poco X6 Pro. It'll basically destroy this.Especially when dipped into water...

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        Pumpino, 08 Jan 2024The vanilla 13 lacks stereo speakers, and the 13P+ has a cu... moreThe 13P has an inefficent Samsung 4LPE manufactured QC-bullsh*t-SOC lacking AV1 decoding...

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          • 09 Jan 2024

          Dear xiaomi, calling a phone "note" without including any stylus or note related features is embarassing.

            PureOS, 09 Jan 2024Just wait Poco X6 pro. This one have even slower soc than p... moreI'm not sure "waiting" will make much of a difference... Because Xiaomi's phones have lately become a little too pricey, irrespective of model. Maybe it's better to look elsewhere for a new phone... I'm checking out other brands now, even though I was planning to eventually buy the Poco F6. Poco phones have always been the real bangers, they're oftentimes attractive to techies/nerds, but if Xiaomi keep raising the prices, then these people start looking elsewhere. Fortunately, there are some interesting phones in the pipeline, my only worry is the absence of some network bands that are used in the EU, that's the only reason I don't direct import Chinese phones.

              IpsDisplay, 08 Jan 2024Phone has good specs But I feel that value for money spi... moreThis is the flagship Note series which is why it's expensive, it's still cheaper than the upcoming average Galaxy A35 and A55.

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                • 09 Jan 2024

                It comes with 2 app of the same kind, for letting users pick which one to use. Some prefer xiaomi apps, because they offer more features, generally, but some like the stock look from google's own apps

                I prefer xiaomi apps so it's fine if my phone doesn't have a files, phone, sms or gallery app from google. Play Store is better tho, but it's nice to have another app store

                As for other third party apps, found that they can be easily deleted (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc)

                  Wait for Poco X6 Pro. It'll basically destroy this.

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                    • 09 Jan 2024

                    Maybe the better choice is still 13T

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                      • 09 Jan 2024

                      It's the first time i like the photos taken by a Xiaomi smartphone. Not sure why but to my eyes those images look like they have better processing than older Xiaomi devices despite all the issues mentioned in the review. That's a nice step forward. That's my opinion as a Pixel 7 user.

                        Just wait Poco X6 pro. This one have even slower soc than poco F4 sd 870. Not to mention Poco F5 which is a beast. That 200mp camera cant have great image processing with poor chipset. Plus old Android 13 and terrible speakers.

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                          • 09 Jan 2024

                          Well for that price you should better go for Nord 3 for a much better performance and ploished experience.

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                            • 08 Jan 2024

                            didn't xiaomi drop the "mi" logo ???

                              Muthu, 08 Jan 2024It does not have good specs. The SoC Dimensity 7200 does no... moreYour agreeing with me

                              I said it's not value for money

                              These specs are good, your just saying at this PRICE it's not worth it but this chipset isnt horrible

                              The 8200 would be better of course

                                Muthu, 08 Jan 2024It does not have good specs. The SoC Dimensity 7200 does no... moreI agree about including a 50MP sensor instead. I've never been happy with Samsung sensors; I had a Galaxy S21 and a Mi 11 Lite 5G. Give me a Sony sensor any day. Thankfully, we still have the likes of OnePlus and Realme offering Sony sensors, as well as superior UIs (even though OxygenOS is dead and ColorOS is the same on OnePlus, Realme and Oppo devices).

                                  Petri S, 08 Jan 2024I appreciate your point and idea about why cameras often pe... moreYeah. When traffic got reduced during the pandemic, photos taken of Los Angeles and New Delhi looked like as if a veil had been lifted.

                                  Indeed, particulate matter scatter light.

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                                    Muthu, 08 Jan 2024It does not have good specs. The SoC Dimensity 7200 does no... moreSince when SoC dictates how much phone should cost?

                                      The vanilla 13 lacks stereo speakers, and the 13P+ has a curved display and is too expensive. The 13P seems to be the most attractive option out of the three variants.

                                        Eric20, 08 Jan 2024There is something very wrong with the camera. The same sen... moreI appreciate your point and idea about why cameras often performs different in India vs EU. I still get great photos with my old Redmi Note 8 Pro here in Finland with zero pollution but I don't think the results would be the same in India. I've seen very different results also with Motorola Edge 40 & 40 Neo in India vs EU. I didn't understand why but you figured it out: it probably is caused by air pollution.
                                        PS. I have bought a more modern Xiaomi 12 Lite and I get superb photos with it in all conditions here in 🇫🇮, it's a big improvement over the still very good Note 8 Pro.

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