Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G is one of the most interesting smartphones around the €500 price point. It has an excellent OLED, fast hardware, impressively speedy charging, good speakers, capable cameras, and all-round connectivity options. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build, screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Design and build quality
01:29 - Display quality test
02:16 - Speaker quality test
02:40 - Under display fingerprint scanner & Storage options
02:56 - Android 13, MIUI 14
03:27 - Dimensity 7200 Ultra
03:46 - Thermals chart
03:54 - Battery life and charging speed test
04:22 - Main cameras
04:36 - Main camera: photo and video quality
05:44 - Ultrawide camera: photo and video quality
06:07 - Macro camera photo quality
06:15 - Selfies
06:26 - Conclusion

[@GenAndrei]

I have the S23 ultra but want this phone just to prove that you don't need to pay extra for a great phone.

[@Crossnite]

Funny, I'm on the same boat

[@priyam3361]

😂

[@Gabix87]

Recently I decided to buy Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G as a secundary phone and since then I sold my S23 Ultra! I don't see any difference to be honest despite the price and on top of that Redmi is charging at 65w VS 45w!

[@GenAndrei]

But the cameras must be MUCH worse though, that should be the only noticeable thing. @@Gabix87

[@_ianjms]

It all boils down to software support... redmi tends to abandon their handsets way too soon than samsung

[@anandraj.p0406]

I've been waiting for this review.

[@olivermulehi2219]

Always my best review channel. This is what ill consider as my upgrade from galaxy A04S. More love from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@bwsclad7912]

haven't watched a GSMArena video in quite some time and holy shit this guy got JACKED. respect.

[@tanzid5490]

lol

[@jimmyntee]

Just threw his shirt on back from the gym

[@rhaeuneljamesalumbre8524]

Yes finally I've been waiting for months

[@MultiStarboard]

2mp macro camera with this price should literally be illegal

[@sandip0104]

One Plus also sells that, with the higher priced 12R. That's just to make up numbers and present as a triple camera layout.

[@MultiStarboard]

@@sandip0104 absolutely disgusting

[@Quakester2000]

I think Xiaomi must have bought billions of these 2mp sensors as they are on all redmi phones these days.

[@king-_-arroow9239]

At least give us a 5 megapixel

[@Quakester2000]

@@king-_-arroow9239 I think they need to sell through the rest of the sensors before they do that

[@1967hashem]

I bought one 2 weeks ago for $350 and I'm very happy with it except there's no 3.5mm headphone jack, so I bought ear phones with a type C plug to fit directly into the phone. Thanks for the review 😙

[@leahodrada4830]

How's the battery.?

[@1967hashem]

@@leahodrada4830 Battery is like a normal battery -- it's not discharging fast. The 120W battery charges really fast -- about 20mins for a full charge so I only need to charge for 10mins max.

[@Catcheee]

@@leahodrada4830 it sucks

[@myeongwol]

Oh, i was skeptical because there is no earphone jack, didn't know there are earphones with type c plug 😮

[@myeongwol]

Btw, how do you find the curved screen?

[@michaeloshea5505]

I've had a redmi 9s for years now and been happy with it looking to upgrade to the redmi 13 pro + wont decide before I see the Samsung A55!

[@ryujin00016]

how have u been happy dude no glitches or bugs?

[@chrysllerryu4171]

mine too, some bugs on software, but in games, its hardcore. although need to change to a new phone soon, I need better chipset but I will still use my redmi note 9s

[@michaeloshea5505]

​@@ryujin00016 don't play games. Liked the price and have had no major issues. The only problem is the need for a higher nit count when outside. Had a LG before that now that was a headache.

[@ryujin00016]

@@michaeloshea5505 how old are you bro? just for reference mean no harm...😅

[@ryujin00016]

@@michaeloshea5505 Having a hard time deciding between redmi note 13 pro 4g and samsung a15 4g..🤧

[@mrbanlieu6429]

I love the introduction thermals chart test. It's really interesting to see how phones handle the stress test.

[@sandrahildebrand4475]

Nice design, good grip and feel. Furthermore very good 4G 5G performane in Test by Connect

[@amazingplaces7128]

Nice smartphone do you know from where i can buy a battery for my redmi note12 discovery edition?

[@MysonKirby]

I bought the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ over 4 months ago for $339. From Giztop to replace my Poco X3 GT had it for over 2 years. Great Phone no problems with it. Can't get rid of the Chinese Apps, Chinese Version from Giztop. My mistake. I bought the Poco X6 Pro 12gig-512gig 2-29-23 for $386. From Amazon 1 day delivery. I live in Chicago USA. No problems with 5g. Poco X6 Pro same as the Redmi K70E, but cheaper. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ updated 2 days ago to HyperOS.

[@aspookyspookynight]

How is the connectivity with the redmi note 13 pro+ in Chicago? I live there too

[@MysonKirby]

@@aspookyspookynight To many problems with Redmi Note 13 Pro+ here in Chicago USA. I bought the Poco X6 Pro 12gig 512gig 2-29-24. No problems with 5g or anything else. Flagship Killer for the Money 💰.

[@ginkuchiki440]

Hi! Are the chinese apps impeding the user experience by any chance? I plan on getting one but only chinese versions are available.

[@MysonKirby]

​@@ginkuchiki440Yes. That's why I bought the Poco X6 Pro 12gig 512gig from Amazon 1 day Delivery. No problems with 5g or anything else.

[@3personplayer]

Can the screen protector cover completely???

[@BrAnDoN67k]

Definitely going to buy this phone soon

[@akaoveve]

Hi, How is the GPS and compass on redmi note 13 pro plus? Seems to me like the Redmi is very bad with GPS and compass... Or is this just my device? Thank you!

[@alphabreed000]

Thank you for this video❤

[@malikali-ss2fe]

Why don't GSMArena upload high resolution pixel binning pictures in these days ? Specially redmi note 13 pro plus?

[@GFourGadget]

I think we have reached the pinnacle of midrange smartphones with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. 120Hz AMOLED display, 200MP main camera with OIS, 120W wired charging, IP68 rating, and a decently fast chipset. Don't know what more could you ask for at this price range 🤷

[@gastontwo]

Urm, a better software?

[@distar7471]

In the case of this phone, I wish Xiaomi would've given it a 7 gen 2 or some other dimensity that doesn't feel like Exynos.

[@akagiasuzagawa3385]

A better software.

[@traviswalker8933]

Better internals since the mother boards are known to fail on Xiaomi phones as well as better software since MiUI/HyperOS lags like crazy on their budget smartphones and has a lot of bloat ware.

[@kevinmorgan7085]

​@@rrsharizamhmmm, my K20 Pro is now on it's 5th year with no issue, the only servicing it needed was a battery swap.

[@kostassarafianos9111]

I read that there are connectivity issues with Android Auto but not sure from the comments if it was for the wireless connection or the wired. Is this true? does it face Android Auto issues? Thanks

[@kchristos_]

I love the design of this phone, I had Xiaomi 12 and i was very satisfied with the curved screen too.

[@TheLuckydan92]

Some speed test of wifi6 network as well as a 5g mobile carrier?😊

[@jamiebrown4120]

Doesn the international version have the US version of Google play store and a US charger? Any issues with AT&T 5g data in Atl Ga?

[@flamingopink27]

EU Charger and yes this have US Google Play Store

[@jeanbringas232]

Got one. Super ganda. This is my spare phone since i have iphone 14 promax. But omg super ganda ng redmi note 13 pro plus 5G. Iphone 14promax na yung naging spare phone ko 😂

[@harmonystudyadda8677]

R u filipina

[@s.shaooo1676]

Hahahaha same naging spare phone yung iphone 13 ko hahahaaha

[@Antmaxxx]

i got the china version with the vegan lether back, its amazing!

[@therandom2563]

is it only for the china version though?

[@drblaza6980]

​@@therandom2563The only Xiaomi vegan leather back that I know is the Xiaomi 13T/13T pro blue colour

[@Antmaxxx]

@@therandom2563 the vegan leather yes, it is the same white/purple colour but with vegan leather instead of glass or what that is

[@1967hashem]

@@therandom2563 You can't get the vegan leather back in the Philippines huhuhu

[@redshenneolfato8074]

Sa shopee be meron tas cheaper sya

[@HappyHappySY]

wish gsmarena to start doing best phone of the year

[@tiagosousa9649]

Got one. Love it. Does what it says on the tin

[@JpZMerida]

My perfect ideal "highest Mid-range" phone has to be similar like this. *120hz (ANY)LED screen, 2k screen *50MegaPixel main camera (latest SONY) *X5 Zoom lense (similar pixel with the main but not lower than 13mp) *Ultrawide that has more than 13mp (to record 4k60fps up) *All three mixed OIS and EIS *SelfieCam, more than 13mp with latest sony and EIS) *Snapdragon 7 series based on Snapdragon 8series architecture *60w charging (even 30w is fine) *Either 10w wireless and(nor) NFC *Clicky separate volume buttons *Any fingerprint scanner is a must To save money just left out (can be) -headphonejack -powerbrick -casing +recycled box

[@fatemaahmed3683]

Which phone do you recommend buying? The samsung a55 or the redmi note 13 pro plus Which is better??

[@dehindeajagbe6964]

Redmi

[@agrubera75]

Huawei put a 20megapixel ultrawide on their P30 Pro and a 10x optical zoom in 2019. They were years ahead their competitors...

[@ariabenjiciga3809]

Can I use this one on T-Mobile network??

[@playeroflife]

Will it pay drm class 1 content?

[@dhabymain2737]

I have a question i have a Poco f3 the proximity sensor is a nightmare for me does this one still a disastrous?

[@kelechijasononyekawa1933]

Good review as always. No SD card & shipping out with Android 13 is a real bummer. Other than that it's a gorgeous looking phone. For the love of all things pure and wholesome during your speaker tests consider switching up the song please that shit is really boring and a pain to listen to ..

[@king-_-arroow9239]

They gotta use the same song for every phone and they've used it for a long time. So if they do change it. They gotta play that song on every phone that they have reviewed.

[@hermanstokbrood]

No that's perfect. Now you can compare it with other phones.

[@kelechijasononyekawa1933]

@@hermanstokbroodhow’s that perfect when you shell more cash to get higher storage variants when an sd card would do suffice

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@kelechijasononyekawa1933 My post is about his comment about the soundtest.

[@fritesmayo7613]

Hi, is it worth upgrading from redmi note pro +11 to this one?

[@user-zu7bk9wz8p]

给你一个建议，在这个手机上安装谷歌相机a P P，效果肯定比原相机好

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

5:17: YAY...Winter Snow This Time...Absolutely Splendid...

[@badrbenallach4949]

back glass or plastic please ????

[@liverbird46]

Sounds good to me. Just about to get one on contract. I've had Samsung Galaxy for years but very disappointed with current Samsung Galaxy A13

[@kamalnath4763]

What was that game he played before asphalt 9?

[@brianBVB]

What would you choose between this and a OnePlus Nord 3?

[@Theconsolingbandit]

This

[@mdjake9596]

GSMArena ❤❤❤

[@bbbenj]

Thanks a lot.

[@xartechdigital]

Great ❤

[@Xalphire]

I bought this phone on a whim just because I liked the design and the ambassador Bambam. I didn't know I would get my hands on the best, fastest and fairly cheap Android phone on the market, it's insanely fast.

[@extrempty]

is it really good? i don't know what to get, this or note 13 pro or samsung s21 f3 or poco or smth

[@permissionsaseng1171]

Can you answer

[@irisxegamer]

it's a great phone

[@marccatamio]

Just in Time for the 3.3 sale., this will help me what to buy. Thanks GSMarena 💖

[@psgam3306]

What u buy?

[@marccatamio]

​@@psgam3306 This one, costs the same as the non plus version at this morning's sale 😅

[@smil3306]

anyone know what the price of an a54 5g is in the philippines in april 2024?

[@venkateshbabu5505]

I think the details in video and in your website are actually good. But then i feel that the standard review template has to be changed otherwise it might look boring at some point of time. Also as a long time viewer of your channel, more efforts has to be put in camera review. Reviewing stationary tripod videos are of no use for an end customer instead various scenary,HDR situations and stabilization performance have to be reviewed. Camera section review is the weaker part in your videos

[@wewel5949]

How about, you go to another channel that provides in-depth camera review? This channel already covered all of the features available on the phone and you ask for more? Mind if I'm asking, do you even donate to this channel for all of the reviews they've done?

[@victorutomo7244]

Agree with the camera test. A simple walk while recording video will suffice.

[@beatomanago6640]

Which has better camera Vivo V30 or Redmi note 13pro +?

[@jaymaalarde5300]

Can't find the Call recording option

[@LegrandPoliticGames]

Why it still has mui and not hyper os ??

[@tomegan7104]

Hi Will, I was wondering which would you recommend if you had to choose between Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13T? Thanks

[@mugiwaranuluffy4815]

13 pro plus

[@tomegan7104]

@mugiwaranuluffy4815 thanks for your reply. I've been mulling it over with on rating reviews Xiaomi 13 slightly ahead but I'm open to persuasion as I have Redmi Note 12 Pro+

[@mugiwaranuluffy4815]

@@tomegan7104 if you are gonna go for Xiaomi 13T then why won't you go for Xiaomi 14 ultra instead that's the best Xiaomi phone ever if you have the budget then go for 14 Ultra

[@egzon3802]

What question..of course 13T

[@mil-kw9zi]

xiaomi 13t any day

[@jerryleecalusa6590]

Normal lang ba sa RN13pro plus na nanginginig yung screen pag may sounds?

[@szewai395]

Can you share your phone wallpaper? Thank you so much

[@ronyalkaaby3690]

Fantastic

[@chocobeetleful]

Does anyone have this phone and can tell whether not having expandable memory has been a problem for them?

[@neilholden1885]

which would you consider as the overall best midrange camera phone?

[@NathanChisholm041]

Pixel 7a

[@rezyanulriyad2794]

GSMArena is always BEST❤❤❤

[@Nybis]

At least there is some decent reviewer... Good job mate

[@inevitable2937]

pls review Oppo A78 4G

[@allancadelina7711]

Comparison video with RN13Pro5G

[@Catcheee]

What game was he playing when talking about the gpu? at 3:35

[@agmg3059]

Asphalt 9

[@agmg3059]

Asphalt 9

[@The.Jedi.Wizard]

The resolution of the phone is unnecessary high at 446 pixel density when 350 would be the best noticeable in a 6-7 inch phone. That's overkill and also takes a toll on the battery . How about making a video on how to reduce the resolution from Quad to FHD to see how it helps power and battery?

[@Andrew-qg3sj]

You mentioned plastic frame? Apparently it's aluminium

[@googleaccount166]

Скажите, пожалуйста, задняя крышка из стекла? Или я неправильно понял, просматривая видео?

[@mariocroatia78]

Please,change that test sound...

[@scottm.456]

Man! I wish this phone had the SD 7 plus gen 3 in it 😢

[@derrickbarongo7253]

I bought mine 3 Months ago and it's now unresponsive to touch, technician advising it's due to water damage how can I reach Xiaomi to get support

[@graysupreme]

This or the Xiaomi 13T pro?

[@blkDliciousXIXI]

Just checking in.📍

[@alaminahamed3449]

I will buy a phone next Christmas so I am actually waiting for something great to launch and then decrease the price by December 😂

[@ISBE91]

I guess the battery results are due to 2k hz touch sampling rate, which is not mentioned in this video

[@extrempty]

should i buy this or samsung s21 fe

[@allforone8311]

The s21 Fe is overrated. Not a fan of its battery. Google more on other phones with the same budget you'll find many. A filter search will help more 😊

[@iconicRajan]

Multy smooth colour back cover is beautiful..... but not in India

[@kalkomsksikru]

Why is it expensive than X6 pro?

[@hafizbakheet1625]

Nice Phone , Thank you to Review

[@camotech1314]

This phone should have has a telephoto, then i might have been interested in it. 😅

[@salmanfaris9034]

NFC work this phone?

[@lufetm]

Note 12 Pro has it so I guess its there

[@oheeibnhamid]

Wish it came with a Snapdragon chip. Sucker for custom roms here 🤚

[@cwdjdsd-36321cs]

Dimensity chips offer more performance than many Snapdragon chips in the same class

[@oheeibnhamid]

@@cwdjdsd-36321cs You're right. The 7200 is way more capable than I need it to be. It's just that I really dislike MIUI.

[@Chrisdebz]

I'm honestly confused between what to get. This phone, or a Samsung A55. I had a bit of bad experiences with my previous 2 Xiaomi phones (Note 10 and 12 Pro), while I never experienced any problems using Samsung devices. (Galaxy S8 & A50).

[@makerudji6682]

Xiaomi has strong phones but weird bugs with software very often. Mid range samsung is just overpriced. I would always suggest anyone thats trying to save money to get older flagship phone, or who has money to buy newest flagship. Afterall we all use phone all day every day and everybody wants good experience without bugs and problems

[@Chrisdebz]

@@makerudji6682 thanks for sharing your opinion! I agree

[@hermanstokbrood]

I love Xiaomi as a brand for a several years now. But I hate the fact that Xiaomi does not let me install my favorite Launcher with full screen gestures. If Xiaomi does not change this I wont be buying a Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco again probably.

[@CKChowCK]

Yes, I hate that too. I use Edge Gestures by ChYK as a workaround. It's a good app. Only thing is you can't hide the nav bar.

[@parshakamarsh]

That's why I stopped using them a couple of years ago. I would only consider a Xiaomi if they change their minds and fully support 3rd party launchers

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@parshakamarsh I'm considering an Oneplus for my next phone. My son has a Nord 3 and I'm really impressed by it.

[@parshakamarsh]

@@hermanstokbrood I've tried quite a few different brands but OnePlus aren't one of them so I can't really comment. They do get good reviews though, although I don't know compatible they are with 3rd party launchers

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@parshakamarsh Nova works fine. So thats oke.

[@_cesay]

Would the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 13T be better?

[@ben6453]

Tbh the 13T out performs it on benchmarks quite considerablyand has a better screen, but loses out to it in a few areas, cameras, charging speed 66w v 120w and native storage options. 13t is 256gb you can get a 512gb version of the pro+

[@mil-kw9zi]

​@@ben6453cameras? the 13t shoot way better photos

[@nickolasp6910]

​@@ben6453 you say that the redmi has better camera than the 13t?

[@dinojunior9069]

Can somebody please tell me the name of that video game😢

[@user-cp2jg2rq9y]

Asphalt

[@jRENEba410]

The phone overheats, batery drains extremely fast with 120hrz, and it cannot simply run normaly an HDR10+ video here on youtube that says 4k60HDR, i tried changint the device to 60fps, went back to youtube and it just wont let me comfortably see a 4k 60fps HDR video. Such a let down, on top of how buggy the HyperOs is.

[@Jdslixck]

I change my redmi note 12 pro 5g to redmi note 13 pro plus 5g❤

[@MAXIMUS360.]

13 pro 5g or 13 pro 5g? Shoud i buuy?😊

[@subarugasket]

i think 13 pro 5g is better than 13 pro 5g. 😅

[@MAXIMUS360.]

@@subarugasket opss haha 5g plus .

[@fiyona5112]

I had a stroke reading that

[@meryljoyyandan8087]

this or Realme 12 Pro Plus?

[@haruyanto8085]

This

[@marlonmadrid1993]

Why is that the photos in redmi note 13 pro 5g is better than the pro+ version.

[@sharukhkhan9242]

Really?

[@ryujin00016]

NEED HELP WITH ONE ANSWER.... Do I buy a Redmi note 13 pro 4g OR a Samsung galaxy a15 4g?(5g is not necessary)

[@haruyanto8085]

Wait a few more months and get the 2024 Samsung Galaxy A series, they'll have 7 years of OS support

[@ryujin00016]

@@haruyanto8085 few months = ?

[@puupuuxcii]

no way, 7 years?

[@ryujin00016]

@@haruyanto8085 few months = ?

[@fadlya.rahman4113]

Today, I made a food delivery on my motorcycle. Use this phone for navigation. It's raining otw and the phone got wet. Now, the speaker sound's distorted.

[@gogetablue7905]

Poco F6 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Camera?

[@gogetablue7905]

Update: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is superior

[@akagiasuzagawa3385]

Ahh yes, another phone with a high megapixel main camera and a low-ass 8mp ultrawide and a useless 2mp macro that almost nobody uses 🤦‍♂️

[@KaoukabiJaouad]

2MP macro is useless, the phone will have more value without it, also the 200MP is too much, the SOC won't use that pixel density to its full potential(pixel binning is the absolute proof of it, it doesn't resample from 200P, its just throws away pixels, just a waste), 100P + a way better wide angle, and a better selfie camera, would have been a way better product, a more expensive one, that have a telephoto lens would be terrific, i guess it's the 13T but that phone has a terrible selfie camera too.

[@ramdingaliana9711]

I'm going to present this phone to my wife as a gift, huh😒😔😞😏 I think for a girl who hardly plays games, who is into social media, mostly Facebook and Instagram, who uses her phone only for social media, taking selfies and photos etc, it's good enough. The IP68 water proof is a bonus, along the the 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and the 256 GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage

[@wahi2968]

your sample/test music is getting old, just saying

[@lusciousneko]

idk if pro plus is better than just pro

[@gulzebkhan7050]

Make a video about honor x8b❤🎉

[@giolan5255]

Rn13 pro+ the best

[@tharindudanushka1]

❤ ❤

[@d3lubyo]

This phone just misses it for me just because of the messenger chat heads.