Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G review

09 February 2024


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  • 11 Feb 2024

I'm in Taiwan. My Redmi Note 13 5G has FM Radio too.

    Fones are getting bigger and bigger and not pocket friendly

      AnonD-641645, 10 Feb 2024Redmi Note 10 (vanilla and Pro) made an impact because at t... moreRumour has it the Redmi Note 14 series will bring a telephoto lens. Specially now that Realme 12 series have one and offer a lot of competition to the RN13 Pro/Pro+

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        • 10 Feb 2024

        I'm in UK. My Redmi Note 13 5G has FM Radio.

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          • 10 Feb 2024

          Scrooge, 09 Feb 2024The design is arguably one of the few things going for it, ... moreThe design of this phone is very nice. Feels slim and light in the hand.

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            • 10 Feb 2024

            Nikos, 09 Feb 2024Why do we consider the lack of under display fingerprint se... moreI like side mounted fingerprint scanner. Feels very natural using thumb to unlock phone

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              • 10 Feb 2024

              Kaka, 10 Feb 2024It seems that redmi note 10 pro were last their best effort... moreRedmi Note 10 (vanilla and Pro) made an impact because at the time AMOLED was unheard of at that price point. The consumer felt that the value was more than the price paid. Similarly, I think something like a 3x optical zoom would turn things around for the Redmi Note series.

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                • raQ
                • 10 Feb 2024

                It seems that redmi note 10 pro were last their best efforts, problem occur on 11 series and afterwards. They were all out on the redmi note 10 pro that makes Xiaomi doesn't have any idea on how to make it's successor.

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                  • XS8
                  • 10 Feb 2024

                  Get the ITEL P55 5G if you're fine with LCD 720P display with 90hz refresh rate. It has the same chipset, supports dual sim and memory card (not hybrid), and most importantly, it's cheaper. I got it today for my niece. LOL

                  Check the specs here:

                  https://www.gsmarena.com/itel_power_55-12604.php

                    It sure seems like an average phone after all. Not really worth the extra money from A15 5G.

                      AnonD-641645, 10 Feb 2024The good thing about side mounted is your finger is already... moreIf the under display fingerprint sensor is a ultrasonic one (as found in samsung galaxy S series), then it is good.

                      If it is a optical one (as found in most phones these days), it is not good enough imo. I'd rather take a side mounted fingerprint sensor instead.

                      Optical sensors are smaller than ultrasonic ones and thus it is hard to use them. I wish other phone manufacturers used ultrasonic sensors (and hardware proximity sensors too!)

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                        • 10 Feb 2024

                        Akashi Seijuro, 10 Feb 2024Which then begs the question: why can't Xiaomi just co... moreRight you are, sir.

                        This is basically the thing that Apple makes to their design approach: they would patiently release a couple of models, each and every one of them to be well design and thoroughly thought of. Hard to imagine, say, two or more iPhone SE models released once at a time together, or their Pro's. And they deserve much recognition for that.

                        That's the thing i would also think to myself: why, say, not release a phone in every segment, but well designed one: basic, midrange, top. Because two basic phones, one with 5g and another without - is nonsense, actaully. Especially if g99 and d6080 are basically the same thing, with only difference is enabled 5g modem.

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                          • 10 Feb 2024

                          Aierlan, 10 Feb 2024I think no brand really wants to do that. It can cannoboli... moreBattery charging drain issue,
                          Charging take more time,

                            Gsmarena, those dark cases are cheaper to make because you can just paint recycled pellets with dark color and be done with it, whereas you have to use pure pellets to create a transparent case.

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                              • gyu
                              • 10 Feb 2024

                              Why they removed stereo from the base Redmi Note series. What a shame.

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                                • 10 Feb 2024

                                "No under-display fingerprint reader."

                                Is you forgot in previous reviews more premium segment GSMArena team wrote we prefer side scanner..🤔

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                                  • 10 Feb 2024

                                  David 040882, 10 Feb 2024Nah, UD ones are faster and more accurate. I've had a ... moreUnder display only if it's ultrasonic ones, the optical one are just plain bad . Also side fingerprint are not left hand friendly.

                                    Anonymous, 09 Feb 2024Easier to access? Sides can be unlocked even before ph... moreNah, UD ones are faster and more accurate. I've had a phones with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and I had to try at least three times until it finally worked. Plus, many times when I put the phone in my pocket, my thumb would rub the side-mounted fingerprint scanner and it would get unlocked in my pocket, opening random apps and dialing random numbers, I kidd you not. So it's not even a question which one's better

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                                      • 10 Feb 2024

                                      Anonymous, 09 Feb 2024Can anyone objectively tell me why a under Display Fingerpr... moreThe good thing about side mounted is your finger is already in place as you hold the phone.
                                      The bad thing about side mounted is your finger is already in place as you hold the phone.
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                                      (Sometimes you don't want to unlock the phone, but you would accidentally unlock it)

                                        Akashi Seijuro, 10 Feb 2024Which then begs the question: why can't Xiaomi just co... moreI think no brand really wants to do that. It can cannobolize sales from some of their more expensive models and also it makes it difficult to market future models if the previous model has everything. Nearly all these Redmi and Poco phones are ODM anyway so it's very easy to release them quickly. Everything is outsourced to ODM companies, from design of the phone to manufacture so the cost will be lowered. Basically, Xiaomi just has to look after the software as the hardware is taken care of by big ODM companies. It's also easier to market and sell new models as people generally think new models are better (even if they aren't)