Introduction
The Redmi 13 5G is a variant of the redmi 13 we have already looked at a detailed assessment. You probably won’t think much of it since the only difference in the name is the addition of 5G, but there are some big differences lurking beneath that title.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G • Xiaomi Redmi 13
For starters, the Redmi 13 5G has the same basic screen as the Redmi 13, but instead of 90 Hz it is updated with a much more pleasant 120 Hz. The 5G model also comes with faster UFS 2.2 storage over eMMC 5.1 storage.
But by far the biggest difference is that the 5G model runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset instead of the MediaTek Helio G91 on the non-5G model. The Qualcomm chip is almost at a different performance level compared to the G91, which should be interesting to look at in the performance section.
Furthermore, the two phones are identical. That makes this a somewhat simple affair, since what we’re most interested in is the performance difference. So let’s get on with it then.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G Specifications at a Glance:
- Body: 168.6×76.3×8.3mm, 205g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back; IP53, dust and splash proof.
- Display: 6.79″ IPS LCD, 120 Hz, 550 nits (HBM), 1080x2460px resolution, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 396ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE (4 nm): Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 613.
- Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
- Operating system/software: Android 14, HyperOS, up to 2 major Android upgrades.
- Reversing camera: Broad (head): 108 MP, f/1.8, 0.64 µm, PDAF; Macro: 2 MP.
- Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide).
- Video recording: Rear camera: 1080p at 30 fps; Front camera: 1080p at 30 fps.
- Battery: 5030mAh; 33W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised).
- Connectivity: 5G; Hybrid dual SIM card; WiFi 5; BT 5.0; NFC; FM radio; Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (side mounted); Virtual proximity detection.
Unpack
The Redmi 13 5G has similar packaging to the Redmi 13. The only difference is that our Indian test model came with a charger, as is common for Xiaomi devices in USA.
Notably, the charger is a 33W unit, the same level of charging supported by the non-5G model. This means that both models should theoretically have the same charging speeds, although we will confirm this later.
The package also includes a clear, soft silicone case. The case is a little difficult to attach and remove and the power button is a little too far into the case. However, for a free case it is of decent quality, provided it does not yellow with age.