Look at me, I am a flagship now! Or how the Redmi Note is starting to convincingly pretend to be a high-end smartphone.
A huge portion of Poles practically grew up with Xiaomi's Redmi Notes. These have always been reasonably priced phones equipped with the most important features, serving well for years. You know, when buying such a Redmi Note, you didn't feel cheated – that you overpaid, that for this price you could get something better, but also that some other, cheaper model would suffice. And this is exceptionally important for our countrymen – not to be fooled!
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How much does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G cost, and is it worth the price?
If the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, costing almost PLN 2500, were the sole representative of the latest iteration of this series, citizens would likely have already taken to the streets with torches. Fortunately, it isn't – besides, giving it such a long name would be even more idiotic then. No, this is one of perhaps five different Redmi Note 13 models that have hit stores in recent weeks. The most expensive one, showcasing this line's future aspirations.
Because the 13 Pro+ 5G still has a bit of the classic, traditional Polish "cebulactwo" (a slang term for stinginess or a penchant for cheap deals) spirit, but at the same time, it tries to tick off as many flagship features as possible in its specifications. Starting with the casing itself: yes, it's some kind of plastic, because why overpay – you can't tell the difference from afar anyway. It's better to invest in what you can actually see and feel, namely the aesthetic, curved screen and IP68 water resistance certification. Things that are almost never found in this price segment.
What makes the new Xiaomi Redmi Note stand out?
The screen is also exceptionally important, as it's what you stare at for hours every day – a pixelated, dark piece of junk ruins the entire phone experience. However, the (literally) radiant Lord Redmi boasts an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a resolution above standard Full HD. This is to differentiate it from those plebeian mid-rangers at every step. Your private data is protected by a very fast fingerprint reader embedded in the display. Fast, because time is money! Everyone who is rich, or wants to pretend to be, knows this.
For the same reason, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (always amusing) charges to 100% in twenty minutes with the included 120W charger. An impressive result indeed. And yes, the smartphone easily lasts a day of normal use, but with such fast power replenishment, battery life becomes a secondary concern. While it lacks wireless charging, who would use that feature when they have this 120W powerhouse at their disposal?
Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G take good photos?
Instagram photos from this smartphone will be top-notch! At least those taken with the main lens, which performs excellently both day and night. And at night, even I don't feel like working, so I appreciate it twice as much! The ultrawide lens and selfies are a bit worse, but still decent – as standard as expected for this price. Besides, an ultrawide lens is for architecture shots, and on paradise beaches, it's a secondary concern. And every selfie proves you don't have servants to take photos for you, so why reveal yourself? The main camera is what matters most, and it absolutely does not disappoint.
Technical Specifications
How about performance, you ask. It's okay. Meaning, obviously, you bought the Redmi 13 Pro+ 5G, so you're certainly well-off, and for gaming, you have consoles or a powerful computer, so you don't need amazing specs. Nevertheless, the processor is clearly an aspect where the manufacturer decided to cut corners, as for a similar price, you can find many more powerful phones in stores. Right now, the Xiaomi works perfectly, and I'm impressed with its optimization, but in about two years – I won't guarantee it. Well, but you're probably already planning your next promotion and cash injection, so you'll replace it by then anyway.
Headphone jack? No way, why! The higher-end segment long ago moved to Bluetooth headphones. Or external speakers – the ones built into the smartphone are two and sound quite okay, but far from the market leaders. The presence of an archaic infrared port on the casing might be a bit surprising, but don't worry – it's not for controlling an old TV, but for your brand-new home air conditioning.
Is it worth buying the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G?
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is a phone aspiring to wealth. To the higher shelf. Xiaomi has quite well sensed where they can afford to use worse components and what they should focus on. The main camera, charging speed, and screen are sensational, and the smartphone looks nice – these are the features that matter to almost everyone. And the fact that you can get something faster for this price? A large portion of those interested in this model probably don't even fully understand what a processor is.
For PLN 2500 (the price for the more cost-effective 12/512 GB version), I wouldn't go for this model, but I've already seen more interesting offers on auction portals. It's a beautiful, well-equipped, showy limousine with a 100 HP engine. Wait for the first official price drops to PLN 2000, and it will be a hit!
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