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Xiaomi Unveils the Redmi Note 13 Series with Killer Specs at Killer Prices

Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup has to be one of the most popular smartphone lines in Southeast Asia. The Redmi Note line is even more so thanks to the large display, powerful cameras and large battery life. This year’s new Redmi Note 13 series builds on that ethos with a new focus on delivering unrivalled camera performance with a more chic, modern design.

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The new Redmi Note 13 series is spearheaded by the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ sporting the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra, paired with a triple camera setup with a 200-megapixel main camera sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. Upfront is a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies. The quad-core processor is supplemented by up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. The Redmi Note 13 Pro follows up closely with the same triple camera and memory setups and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.

Together with these big hitters, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi 13 and Redmi 13 4G – yes, the company did announce a 4G version. The Redmi 13 4G comes with a Snapdragon 685 and sports a 108-megapixel main camera sensor. This is enhanced with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The Redmi 13 5G, on the other hand, comes with the same camera setup and a MediaTek Dimensity 6080. Both sport up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal memory.

When it comes to screens, all of the models come with a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. The only difference is that the Pro and Pro+ come with a 1.5K resolution, CrystalRes AMOLED panel while the Redmi 13 4G and Redmi 13 5G come with an FHD+, regular AMOLED panel. All variants have coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space with support for Dolby Vision. The Pro and Pro+ come with higher 12-bit colour depth and 1800 nits peak brightness.

Battery-wise, the Pro comes with a 5,100 mAh battery supporting 67W Fast charge while the Pro+ comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The Redmi 13 and Redmi 13 4G, however, come with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

The Redmi Note 13 series will be available in stores starting on 20 January 2024.

ModelColoursRetail Price (MY)
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB)Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Aurora PurpleRM1,999
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (8GB+256GB)Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Aurora PurpleRM 1,599
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB)Midnight Black, Ocean Teal, and Aurora PurpleRM 1,399
Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB+256GB)Midnight Black, Mint Green and Ocean SunsetRM 1,099
Redmi Note 13 (8GB+256GB)Graphite Black, Ocean Teal, and Arctic WhiteRM 899
Redmi Note 13 (6GB+128GB)Graphite Black, Ocean Teal, and Arctic WhiteRM 749

From January 20 to February 2, the Redmi Note 13 Series will be coming with special freebies. With every purchase of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, you will receive a FREE Redmi Buds 4 Active and Redmi Smart Band 8 Active. While purchases of Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 will come with a FREE Redmi Buds 4 Active. More excitingly, the Redmi Note 13  will be available at a special price of only RM699 on the official Xiaomi Store on Shopee.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Unveiled for Midrange Devices

Qualcomm has just unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. This latest addition to the Snapdragon family brings a performance-centred processor built for midrange and entry-level devices.

Built on the 4nm process technology, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is geared to be a go-to choice for smartphone manufacturers aiming to strike the perfect balance between power and affordability. It opens up the market bringing more performance to a mid-range segment that is gaining momentum the world over.

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Source: Xiaomi on Weibo

Now, you might be wondering about the peculiar name. To clear the air, there was no first-gen 7s, and it’s not a successor to the Snapdragon 7 either. The “s” remains a mystery, but it’s essentially a sign of streamlined specifications. Under the hood, the octa-core system on a chip comes with four high-performance cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and four power-efficient cores humming at 1.95 GHz.

While the specifics of the Adreno GPU remain under wraps, it’s more than capable, supporting FHD+ resolution at 144 Hz. However, it’s worth noting that the FastConnect 6700 connectivity platform takes a step down compared to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, with peak download speeds of 2.9 Gbps and Bluetooth support capped at 5.2. However, that doesn’t rule out low-energy audio needs.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 isn’t too shabby in the imaging department. Its Spectra ISP can handle cameras with resolutions of up to 200 MP and 4K video capture at 30 fps. Memory-wise, it supports up to LPDDR5 clocked at 3200 MHz. Other features include USB-C 3.1 and Quick Charge 4+.

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Source: Xiaomi on Weibo

Xiaomi has unveiled that their upcoming Redmi Note 13 Pro will be one of the first smartphones sporting the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 system on a chip. The smartphone is the latest edition to Xiaomi’s renowned Redmi Note line which has always struck an enticing balance between performance and affordability. It will be truly exciting to see the chipset at work in the upcoming smartphone.