Xiaomi makes lots of nice telephones yearly, however its Redmi sub-brand is especially adept at funds handsets.
The Redmi Observe 12 collection made an actual splash in 2023, with no fewer than 4 telephones making it to the UK and Europe. And relying in your funds, you would make a robust case for purchasing the Redmi Observe 12, 12 5G, 12 Professional or 12 Professional+.
However Xiaomi introduced three successors in China only a few months later, and we received’t be ready lengthy for them to launch elsewhere. Right here’s every little thing you’ll want to know concerning the Redmi Observe 13 telephones.
When will the Redmi Observe 13 be launched?
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Observe 13, Observe 13 Professional and Observe 13 Professional+ in China on 21 September 2023.
As the corporate has confirmed, the Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ will arrive in India on 4 January 2024. It’s extremely more likely to be joined by the opposite two telephones.
All three are anticipated in Europe sooner or later, however Xiaomi is but to disclose once they may be. For context, right here’s when the previous couple of generations have been introduced:
- Redmi Observe 12 – March 2023
- Redmi Observe 11 – January 2022
- Redmi Observe 10 – March 2021
If this tough launch schedule continues, a world launch is probably going sooner or later in Q1 of 2024. It’d happen round Cell World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in late February, however Xiaomi tends to favor to have its personal separate occasions.
However Xiaomi doesn’t promote any of its telephones within the US, and that’s unlikely to vary anytime quickly.
How a lot will the Redmi Observe 13 price?
To date, we solely have confirmed pricing for the Redmi Observe 13 collection in China:
- Redmi Observe 13 – from CNY 1,199 (approx. £130/€150)
- Redmi Observe 13 Professional – from CNY 1,499 (approx. £165/€190)
- Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ – from CNY 1,999 (approx. £220/$250)
However these UK and EU figures are merely direct conversions and so unlikely to be correct. As an alternative, the pricing of the Redmi Observe 12 telephones is a extra helpful information:
- Redmi Observe 12: From £219/€249
- Redmi Observe 12 5G: From £279/€299
- Redmi Observe 12 Professional: From £339/€399
- Redmi Observe 12 Professional+: From £449/€499
Hopefully, pricing will keep comparatively constant, however there could also be some small will increase.
What specs and options does the Redmi Observe 13 have?
With the Redmi Observe 13 collection official in China, we all know just about precisely what to anticipate once they arrive in Europe.
Redmi Observe 13
Let’s begin with the common Observe 13, the most cost effective of the three. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chip, which ought to be a pleasant improve in comparison with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 on the Redmi Observe 12. The Dimensity 6080 helps 5G, so it’s potential there’ll be no 4G mannequin this time.
The show is essentially the identical as earlier than, with a 6.67-inch, 1080×2400 OLED panel with 120Hz refresh fee. Nevertheless, it’s now harder Gorilla Glass 5 (relatively than Gorilla Glass 3), whereas barely slimmer bezels cut back the entire footprint of the gadget.
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Cameras are arguably the place you’ll see the largest adjustments. The principle rear lens has been upgraded from 48Mp to 108Mp, and it’s joined by a 2Mp depth sensor which ought to allow higher portrait pictures. However to make room for this, each the 8Mp ultrawide and 2Mp macro cameras have been eliminated.
On the entrance, the selfie digicam has been upgraded from 13Mp to 16Mp. It helps a easy face unlock, however the side-mounted fingerprint sensor stays the safer possibility.
There aren’t any adjustments to battery life or charging, with the identical 5000mAh capability and 33W wired speeds.
Redmi Observe 13 Professional
The upgrades on the costlier Redmi Observe 13 Professional are concentrated in a couple of key areas. Underneath the hood is a extra highly effective Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, relatively than the MediaTek silicon discovered on the Redmi Observe 12 Professional.
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Its most important rear digicam is as much as 200Mp, and nonetheless joined right here by an 8Mp ultrawide and 2Mp macro. The 16Mp selfie lens is essentially the identical, although.
There are additionally some small adjustments to the 6.67-inch OLED show, with a barely greater 1220×2712 decision. However the 120Hz refresh fee remains to be right here, plus an under-display fingerprint sensor.
Battery capability is ever so barely greater than each the Observe 12 Professional and common Observe 13, with a 5100mAh cell. However the 67W wired charging is similar to its predecessor.
Redmi Observe 13 Professional+
Then there’s the top-of-the-line Redmi Observe 13 Professional+. It’s powered by the Dimensity 7200 Extremely, which isn’t fairly MediaTek’s strongest chipset, nevertheless it’s not far off.
The remainder of the telephone is similar to the Redmi Observe 13 Professional, however that’s nonetheless a big improve in comparison with the earlier Redmi Observe 12 Professional+. You’ll be able to count on a 1220×2712 decision on that 6.67-inch OLED display, alongside that 120Hz refresh fee.
Rear cameras are comprised of a 200Mp most important sensor, 8Mp ultrawide and 2Mp macro, plus a 16Mp selfie lens on the entrance. It may be used for face unlock, however you’re higher off with the under-display fingerprint sensor.
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Whereas the 5000mAh battery is definitely smaller than the Observe 13 Professional, the charging is far sooner. Just like the Observe 12 Professional+, it helps 120W wired speeds, although there’s nonetheless no wi-fi charging on any of the telephones.
Nevertheless, the Chinese language model of all three telephones nonetheless run the identical MIUI 14 software program (primarily based on Android 13) as their predecessors. Hopefully, by the point they arrive in Europe, it’ll be primarily based on Android 14 as a substitute. This can be generally known as HyperOS, Xiaomi’s MIUI alternative which is starting to roll out.
Judging by the power of their predecessors, the Redmi Observe 13 telephones could possibly be actual contenders amongst funds and mid-range handsets.
