Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G review

Introduction

Meet the only Redmi Note 13 Pro with a microSD slot and arguably, the one that makes the least sense in the lineup - the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. It's a straight copy of the Poco M6 Pro 4G, or maybe it is the other way around, but with a 200MP main camera.

Xiaomi did the same with the Redmi Note 12 Pro - it launched both 5G and 4G models and kept the same logic for the Redmi Note 13 Pro phones. The 4G version, which we have here today, differs a lot from the 5G - it has a lower-resolution screen, a less powerful chipset, and limited video-capturing options. It does get to keep some niceties like an attractive design, Dolby Vision-capable OLED, the large 200MP primary camera, and the 67W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is another IP54-rated mid-ranger with an attractive design. It brings a 6.67-inch OLED screen of standard 1080p resolution, but it can still boast about its 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,300nits of brightness and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel has standard 8-bit color depth and no HDR capabilities.

The 4G Redmi Note 13 Pro is powered by the Helio G99 Ultra chip, which has a decent processor and graphics. The performance should be enough for most daily tasks.

The camera is quite impressive on the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G - it features a 200MP sensor with OIS lens for the primary cam, and then we have the usual 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 16MP selfie cameras.

The 4G model supports up to 67W fast charging for the 5,000mAh battery. There are also stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone boots MIUI 14 on top of Android 13.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G specs at a glance:

• Body: 161.1x75.0x8.0mm, 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 (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 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.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); dual speakers; Virtual proximity sensing.

With the right pricing, this phone should be a good alternative to the regular Redmi Note 13 phones and a cheaper offer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G model. We hope it can find its place within the overcrowded Note 13 series.

Unboxing the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G retail bundle contains the phone, a 67W power adapter, and a 6A-rated USB-A-to-C cable. There is also a protective case inside the box.

The Note 13 Pro 4G came with a thin film applied on its screen, which will offer enough protection against scratches at the expense of being a huge smudge magnet.

The box itself is a rather plain two-piece cardboard affair. Nothing too fancy. There is no plastic cradle for the phone on the inside, but it is still held in place nicely by the cardboard inserts.