Redmi Note 13R: Incremental Upgrade from 12R

Introducing the Redmi Note 13R: A Familiar Face with Minor Tweaks

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 series is already bustling with options, but true to form, Xiaomi is back with yet another addition: the Redmi Note 13R. Serving as the successor to the Note 12R, this latest offering brings subtle changes while retaining the essence of its predecessor.

Design and Display: The Redmi Note 13R maintains a design closely resembling its predecessor, the Note 12R, with minor tweaks to the main camera layout and LED flash placement. The display remains largely unchanged, featuring a 6.79-inch IPS LCD panel with 1080p resolution. However, Xiaomi has bumped up the refresh rate to 120Hz from the previous 90Hz, offering smoother visuals. The fingerprint sensor is conveniently integrated into the side-mounted power button.

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Under the Hood: Powering the Note 13R is the familiar Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 chipset, ensuring reliable performance. However, Xiaomi has expanded the memory options, now offering configurations of up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, a step up from the previous maximum of 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Notably, there’s no provision for expandable storage via a memory card slot.

Redmi Note 13R: Incremental Upgrade from 12R

Software: Out of the box, the Redmi Note 13R runs on Android 14 OS with Xiaomi’s proprietary HyperOS layered on top, promising a feature-rich user experience.

Cameras: While the camera setup remains largely unchanged, with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, Xiaomi has upgraded the front-facing camera to an 8MP shooter from the previous 5MP. Both the main and selfie cameras support 1080p video recording at 30 FPS.

Battery and Pricing: In the battery department, Xiaomi has opted for a slightly larger 5,030 mAh battery compared to the Note 12R’s 5,000 mAh unit, complemented by 33W fast charging support.

Despite these enhancements, the Redmi Note 13R stays true to its predecessor’s pricing strategy, offering competitive value for the features it packs.

Redmi Note 13R: Incremental Upgrade from 12R

In essence, while the Redmi Note 13R may not revolutionize the smartphone landscape, it serves as a reliable option for those seeking incremental upgrades in a familiar package.

Redmi Note 13R Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Adreno 613
• OS: Android 14, HyperOS
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
• Display:
  • 6.79″ IPS LCD with 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution, 120Hz, 550 nits
• Memory:
  • RAM: 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB
  • Internal: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
  • Card slot: No
• Camera:
  • Rear (Dual): 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF
    2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • Front: 8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
• Colors: Black, Blue, Silver
• Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted
• Battery: 5,030 mAh, 33W fast charging
• Price: $195