Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus review: should you go for the mid-range ?

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After our test of the new Redmi Note 13 4G, the entry-level proposition at less than 200 euros from Xiaomi, here is now our test of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. Behind this long name hides the highest mid-range proposition from the Chinese manufacturer. While it may not be the best smartphone in its category, it still has some arguments to make against the competition.

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is available now for a price of 469.90 eurosin the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version. The version with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage used in this test is priced at 499.90 euros. All versions are available in black, white or purple.

The technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus

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– AMOLED screen
– 2712×1220 px
– 20:9
– 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM)
– DCI- P3
– Corning® Gorilla® Victus™

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	Redmi Note 13	Redmi Note 13 5G	Redmi Note 13 Pro	Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Dimensions	162.24 x 75.55 x 7.99 mm	161.11 x 74.95 x 7.6 mm	161.1 x 74.95 x 7.98 mm	159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm	161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm
Weight	188.5 g	174.5 g	188 g	221 g	204.8 g
Screen	– 6.67'' – AMOLED screen – FHD+ (2400×1080) – 20 :9 – 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM) – DCI-P3 – Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3	– 6.67'' – AMOLED Screen – FHD+ (2400×1080) – 20:9 – 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM) – DCI-P3 – Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3	– 6.67'' – AMOLED screen – FHD+ (2400×1080) – 20:9 – 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM) – DCI-P3 – Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5	– 6.67'' – Curved AMOLED screen – 2712×1220 px – 20: 9 – 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM) – DCI-P3 – Corning® Gorilla® Victus™
Refresh rate	– 120Hz AdaptiveSync – Touch sampling: up to 240Hz	– 120Hz AdaptiveSync – Touch sampling: up to 240Hz	– 120Hz AdaptiveSync – Touch sampling: up to 240Hz ;nbsp;: up to 240Hz	– 120Hz AdaptiveSync – Touch sampling: up to 240Hz	– 120Hz AdaptiveSync – Touch sampling: up to 240Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon® 685	MediaTek Dimensity 6080	MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra	Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM/Storage Options	– 6/128 GB – 8/256 GB – UFS 3.1 Storage	– 8/256 GB – UFS Storage 3.1	– 8/256 GB – 12/512 GB – UFS Storage 2.2	– 8/256 GB – UFS 3.1 Storage	– 8/256 GB – 12/512 GB – UFS storage 3.1
System version	MIUI 14 based on Android 13	MIUI 14 based on Android 13	MIUI 14 based on Android 13	MIUI 14 based on Android 13	MIUI 14 based on Android 13
Main Camera Sensors	• 108MP main lens with AI: – 1/1.67'' sensor – 0.64µm pixel • Ultra wide angle lens 8MP • 2MP Macro Lens	• 108MP Main Lens with AI:< br />– 1/1.67’’ sensor – 0.64µm pixel • 8MP ultra wide angle lens • 2MP macro lens	• 200MP main lens with optical image stabilization (OIS) – 1/1.4’’ sensor – 0.56µm pixel, 2.24µm 16-in-1 Super Pixel • 8MP ultra wide angle lens • 2MP macro lens	• 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) – 1/1.4’’ sensor – 0.56µm pixel, 2.24µm 16-in-1 Super Pixel • 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens • 2MP macro lens
Selfie sensor	16 Mp	16 Mp	16 Mp	16 Mp	16 Mp
Biometrics	– Under-display fingerprint sensor – Face unlock	– Under-display fingerprint sensor – Face unlock	– Under-display fingerprint sensor – Face unlock	– Under-display fingerprint sensor – Face unlock	– Under-display fingerprint sensor – Face unlock
Other sensors	– NFC	– NFC	– NFC	– NFC	– NFC
Port	– USB Type C	– USB Type C	– USB Type C	– USB Type C	– USB Type C
Battery	– 5000 mAh	– 5000 mAh	– 5000 mAh	– 5100 mAh	– 5000 mAh
Recharge	• 33W wired charging • Charger included	• 33W wired charging • Charger included	• Wired Turbo Charging with 67W charger included • Full charge in 45 minutes3	• Wired Turbo Charging with 67W charger included • Full charge in 44 minutes	• Wired HyperCharge with 120W charger included • Full charge in 19 minutes
Wireless networks	– 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 – 3G: WCDMA: B1/5/8 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41	– GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 , dual-band, hotspot – Bluetooth 5.3	– 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 – 3G: WCDMA: B1/5 /8 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41	– 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 – 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/ 28/32/66 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41 – 5G: SA/NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78	– 2G& nbsp;: GSM: B2/3/5/8 – 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 – 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/ 28/32 /66 – 4G: LTE TDD: B38/40/41 – 5G: SA/NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78
Connectivity	• Bluetooth 5.1 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)	• Bluetooth 5.3 • Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)	• Bluetooth 5.2 • Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)	• Bluetooth 5.2 • Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)	• Bluetooth 5.3 • Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
SIM type	Nano SIM slot + Hybrid Nano SIM/microSD	Nano SIM slot + Hybrid Nano SIM/microSD	Nano SIM + Hybrid Nano SIM/microSD slot	Nano SIM + eSIM slot
IP Certification	IP 54	IP 54	IP 54	IP 54	IP 68
Colors< /td>200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000	Black, Blue, Green	Black, Blue, White	Black, Purple, Green	Black, Purple, Blue	Black, Purple, White

A pleasant design and a screen worthy of the high-end

Available in black, white and purple, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has interesting design choices. On the back, we will find a camera module that is not very imposing due to its thickness, on a glass that stands out for its glossy appearance. On the rest of the ⅔ of the smartphone, Xiaomi has opted for a frosted glass effect that gives character to the whole.

While many manufacturers have chosen this year to return to flat designs, this Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus offers a symmetrical curved design on the front and back of the smartphone, offering a pleasant grip and an aesthetically pleasing pebble appearance. In the middle is the matt aluminum frame with the most beautiful effect.

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We will also appreciate the fact that Xiaomi has reinforced the design of the smartphone with shock-absorbing polymer gaskets, Gorilla Glass Victus and certification IP68. This gives confidence in the resistance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, which also comes with a factory-installed screen protector, as well as a silicone protection with a relatively aesthetic, but which has the merit of being present in the box.

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En ce regarding its display, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This one shows less significant borders than the previous Note, with a screen of excellent quality. The contained width of the smartphone makes it easy to use the curved screen, without causing accidental keystrokes.

The fastest charging speed, and good autonomy

Speaking of what is present in the box, we will emphasize the capital importance of the presence of the charger sold with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. In fact, the smartphone has absolutely exceptional charging capacities that will make owners of the most high-end smartphones green with envy.

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Indeed, its 120W fast charge allows you to go from 0 to 100% in just under 20 minutes, which is an absolute luxury for the airheads and the biggest strong point of this Redmi. Knowing that the most high-end smartphones today require globally 1h45 for an identical result, the mid-range here stands out spectacularly.

Given that chargers compatible with the 120W charging remains relatively rare and expensive, giving it as standard in the smartphone box is a very good initiative on the part of Xiaomi.

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As for the autonomy of the smartphone, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a 5000 mAh battery. During our tests, we used the smartphone over several typical days (mixed use of 5G and Wi-Fi, 2 hours of videos, 3 hours of internet browsing, 2 hours of listening to music via Bluetooth, sending RCS), and this one always lasted at least a day and a half.

Knowing that its charging takes no more than 20 minutes, the management of its autonomy gives even more peace of mind.

A somewhat limited photo aspect

With a 200MP main lens, Xiaomi promises a 4x zoom experience without any loss of quality for its shots. The photos that can be taken in ideal lighting conditions are quite good, even if Xiaomi tends to exaggerate the contrast to make the whole thing more flattering, but relatively far from the natural colors of the environments.

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As for macro format photos, don't expect good results here if you take them regularly, the lens dedicated to this 2MP mode is as bad as it is useless.

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If the photos remain acceptable, no comparison is possible. is possible with the Pixel 7a in the same price category. So, if you want a smartphone under 500 euros that takes the best possible photos, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is not the smartphone you need, preferring to focus on other aspects such as fast charging.

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The software part, always the weak point of Redmi

Using the latest version of MIUI 14, Xiaomi's overlay is still as unintuitive. Let's hope that the arrival of HyperOS, Xiaomi's new software overlay, will be done quickly, with the international version planned for the coming weeks.

We will regret in particular that, like the Redmi Note 13, the Chinese manufacturer still imposes around fifteen bloatwares on its smartphone, a practice that clearly does not help to bring its OS into modernity. Fortunately, Xiaomi promises at least 3 major Android updates, which should bring us to Android 15, given thatout of the box, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus uses Android 13.

Our opinion on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus

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For some time now, Xiaomi has been greatly improving the hardware design of its smartphones, and this Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is further proof of this.

This elegant mid-range has a beautiful AMOLED screen and a pebble shape that is pleasant to hold. While we regret its software overlay, which is still below what the competition can offer, we will particularly appreciate its autonomy and its 120W fast charge, which offers a total charge from 0 to 100% in just 20 minutes.

While it is not the best smartphone in the under 500 euro category, it is still a good alternative for those who want a rather complete smartphone.

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