Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G review

introduction

We present you the only Redmi Note 13 Pro with a microSD slot and, probably, the one that makes the least sense in the range: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. It is a direct copy of the Poco M6 Pro 4G, or perhaps the opposite, but with a 200 MP main camera.

Xiaomi did the same with the Redmi Note 12 Pro: it launched both 5G and 4G models and kept the same logic for the Redmi Note 13 Pro phones. The 4G version, which we have here today, differs a lot from the 5G: it has a lower resolution screen, a less powerful chipset, and limited video capture options. It manages to maintain some niceties like an attractive design, OLED compatible with Dolby Vision, the large 200MP main camera and 67W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is another midrange with IP54 protection rating and an attractive design. It has a 6.67-inch OLED screen with standard 1080p resolution, but can still boast a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,300 nits of brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel has a standard 8-bit color depth and no HDR functionality.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is powered by the Helio G99 Ultra chip, which has a decent processor and graphics. Performance should be sufficient for most daily tasks.

The camera is quite impressive on the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G: it features a 200MP sensor with OIS lens for the main camera, and then we have the usual 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 16MP selfie cameras.

The 4G model supports fast charging up to 67W for the 5,000mAh battery. There are also stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone boots MIUI 14 on top of Android 13.

The specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G in brief:

• Body: 161.1×75.0x8.0mm, 188g; plastic frame; IP54, dustproof and splashproof.
• Screen: 6.67″ AMOLED, 1B colors, 120 Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
• Chipsets: Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2.
• Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS2.2; microSDXC.
• Operating system/software: Android 13, MIUI 14.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 200 MP, f/1.7, 23 mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56 µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120 degrees; Macros: 2MP, f/2.4.
• Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide).
• Video Capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30/60fps; Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps.
• Drums: 5000mAh; 67W wired, 50% in 16 minutes, 100% in 46 minutes (advertised).
• Connectivity: LTE; Dual SIM; WiFi 5; BT5.2; NFC; FM Radio; Infrared port; 3.5mm socket.
• Various: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); dual speakers; Virtual proximity detection.

With the right price, this phone should be a good alternative to regular Redmi Note 13 phones and a cheaper offering than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G model. Let’s hope it can find its place in the overcrowded Note 13 series.

Unboxing of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G retail package contains the phone, a 67W power adapter, and a 6A USB-AC cable. There is also a protective case inside the box.

The Note 13 Pro 4G comes with a thin film applied to the screen, which will offer enough protection against scratches at the expense of being a huge smudge magnet.

The box itself is a fairly simple two-piece cardboard structure. Nothing too sophisticated. There’s no plastic holder for the phone inside, but it’s still held well in place by the cardboard inserts.