Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R Specs, Price, and Best Deals

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R is a member of the Redmi Note 13R series, launched alongside the Redmi Note 13R Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. It is the most budget-friendly option among the three. This smartphone features a 6.79 inch display size, 50MP dual camera setup and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 chipset with a 5030 mAh battery.

Design

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R borrows heavily from the design of the Redmi Note 12R. It  boasts a sleek and redefined design, with dimensions of 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) and a weight of 205 g (7.23 oz).

The Note 13R also features a glass front and back, adding a premium feel and aesthetic appeal, while the plastic frame ensures durability and resilience. This combination of materials provides a balance between style and sturdiness, catering to users who value both appearance and functionality in their devices.

On the front, the device features a 6.79 inch IPS LCD display that measures 85.1% screen-to-body ratio with thin bezel across all sides, which contributes to an immersive viewing experience. Furthermore, at the top center of the screen lies a tiny cutout hole hosting the front-facing camera.

Additionally, the back panel hosts three rings, two of which host the main and macro camera lens while the third ring housed a flash LED accompanying the camera lens on the side. The Redmi Note 13R comes in three colors, Midnight Black, Ice Blue, and Silver, thus catering to different users style and preference.

For connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R has the volume rocker and power button which also doubles as a fingerprint scanner on the right, and the SIM slot and microSD combo tray on the left side. Furthermore, the bottom host a speaker and USB port, while, the speaker, headphone jack, and IR blaster are on top.

Display

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R sports a 6.79-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, offering a sharp viewing experience for everyday use. This large screen, which occupies approximately 85.1% of the device’s front surface, provides an immersive visual experience. Furthermore, the 1080p resolution results in a pixel density of around 396 ppi, which ensures sharp and detailed images, making it ideal for a wide range of activities from browsing and gaming to watching videos and reading.

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While the display panel utilizes LCD technology, which offers a good balance between affordability and a decent viewing experience, it doesn’t quite match the deeper blacks of AMOLED displays found in the Redmi Note 13R Pro and other higher-end phones. However, the 120Hz refresh rate provides a smoother experience with scrolling and animations compared to standard 60Hz or 90Hz displays.

Additionally, this display has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring smooth and responsive interactions. It also achieves a peak brightness of 550 nits (advertised) and has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, delivering clear and vivid visuals. The display also supports the DCI-P3 color gamut, providing a wide range of accurate and vibrant colors.

To further enhance comfort, the phone includes TUV SUD Low Blue Light Certification to reduce eye strain during extended use. The screen is protected by scratch-resistant glass with a 2.5D curved design, adding to both durability and aesthetic appeal.

Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R compared to the Redmi Note 13 features a slightly downgraded camera. But, its still a a capable camera system at a budget-friendly price point. It has a dual rear camera consisting of a 50MP main and 2MP macro camera.

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The primary 50 MP sensor comes with an f/1.8 aperture, ensuring excellent light capture for clear and detailed images. It includes a 1/2.76″ sensor size and 0.64µm pixel size, along with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for quick and accurate focusing. Complementing the main camera is a 2 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture, perfect for capturing close-up shots with intricate detail.

The rear camera setup also includes features like LED flash and HDR, enhancing photo quality in diverse lighting conditions. Additional features like HDR, panorama mode, and portrait mode add some creative flexibility. However, night mode performance might be average, there’s no optical zoom, and higher resolution video recording is absent.

For video recording, it supports 1080p at 30 frames per second, delivering smooth and high-definition footage.

The front-facing camera is an 8 MP wide-angle lens, with a 1/4.0″ sensor size and 1.12µm pixel size, designed for capturing clear and detailed selfies. It also supports 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second, ensuring high-quality video calls and selfie videos.

Hardware and Software

The 5G device is powered by the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 chipset, built on a 4 nm process, thus, ensuring efficient performance and power management. Its octa-core CPU consists of two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 1.95 GHz, providing a balanced mix of speed and efficiency.

The chipset is also equipped with the Adreno 613 GPU which handles graphics processing, ensuring smooth visuals for gaming and multimedia applications.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R has diverse memory options with configurations including 128GB storage paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and a high-end option of 512GB storage with 12GB of RAM. All storage variants use UFS 2.2 technology for fast data access and transfer speeds. However, the device does not include a memory card slot for expandable storage.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R runs on Android 14 with the HyperOS interface, the device offers a range of features and enhancements designed to optimize user experience. This includes customizable themes, intuitive navigation gestures, and advanced security features, making daily tasks more efficient and enjoyable.

In addition, the Redmi Note 13R is equipped with a robust 5030 mAh non-removable battery, supporting fast charging technology. With 33W wired charging, the battery can reach 50% charge in just 25 minutes and fully charge in 70 minutes (as advertised), ensuring minimal downtime and allowing users to stay connected and productive throughout the day without interruptions

For connectivity, this Redmi Note phone comes with 5G LTE connectivity for fast internet speeds, as well as Wi-Fi 6 dual-band connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3 version, and NFC. It also sports a USB Type-C Port for fast charging and wired communications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R Price and Availability

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R price starts at CNY 1,399 for the model with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The other three models with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, and 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM are listed at a price of CNY 1,599, CNY 1,799, and CNY 1,999 respectively.