Xiaomi launches Redmi 13 smartphone on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Nepal at an affordable price. The Chinese tech brand’s latest midrange lineup comes with a Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra processor, 108 MP main camera, and 6.79-inch IPS LCD screen among other key features. Here, we take an in-depth look at the model’s major specifications and price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 is the latest iteration in Xiaomi’s exciting portfolio of mid-range smartphone lineups. The model succeeds last year’s Redmi 12 device and while there are many similarities in specs, there are some hard-to-ignore upgrades too. For eg, Redmi Note 13 comes with a 108 MP main wide shooter to the 50 MP optical leader in the Redmi 12. Also, the latest model in concern here also gets a 33W fast-charging support compared to an 18W fast charger on its last year’s sibling.
With the device, Xiaomi continues its tradition of offering brilliant at affordable cost. In Nepal, Xiaomi/Redmi phones are popular for their formidable balance in competitive cost-efficiency and specifications and this one is here to justify that norm once again. Without further ado, let’s get into the details of this new exciting mid-range beast and see if the device makes a cut for you.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 Overview
Design and display
Starting off with the design, Xiaomi Redmi 13 immediately dazzles with its design profile. The device gets a glass back and front with plastic frames offering a premium material finish. The device is slim at 8.3 mm thickness. The flat frame allows a perfect grip and a premium in-hand feel.
Continuing with the exterior, two cameras rest on the back accompanied by a trendy camera-lookalike LED flash. On the bottom, Redmi text is printed beneath the glass. On the front, there is a hole punch selfie camera for selfie photos and videos. Likewise, there are volume rockers on top and the power-off button just below on the device’s left side.
The phone excites equally with its display profile. It’s got a 6.79-inch large display with a 90 Hz refresh rate boasting adaptive sync technology. It provides an unmatched viewing experience while you watch movies while scrolling social media and web pages.
The phone’s display also comes with a “Wet touch” technology which offers better touch recognition and “prevents accidental triggers from water drops,” says Xiaomi. The adaptive refresh rate means it can optimize battery life while also ensuring a pleasing viewing experience.
Continuing with the specs, the phone is given a 2460×1080 High-Definition display resolution offering sharp and crisp visuals. Additionally, the device features a certified eye-care display that supports DC dimming which means it reduces pixel’s voltage to lower the brightness instead of simply switching them on or off. The phone gets an IP53 ingress protection so it can resist dust and splash to protect you from minor and random daily mishaps.
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Performance
The Xiaomi Redmi 13 smartphone features a 12 nm-build MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra chipset. It’s an octa-core processor that is designed to improve the performance of the device and make it snappy for regular multitasking and gaming. This is further aided by either 6 GB RAM paired with 128 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.
The device’s native RAM can be boosted to 16 GB virtual RAM to boost performance. Similarly, the internal storage can be extended to 1 TB via an external card slot.
The phone boots to Xiaomi’s all-new HyperOS based on Android 14. It’s a MIUI replacer and comes with more optimizations delivering a more seamless user experience. If you have been on a previous Xiamoi phone on MIUI, then the HyperOS will give you some refreshments with its updated UI, lock screen, and dynamic notifications.
Camera
The optics department is led by a 108 MP main wide camera which boasts a 1/1.67″ large sensor and 1.92μm pixel size. So, the photos taken on the camera shall look brighter and crisp. The main camera is accompanied by a 2 MP macro camera with a wide aperture of f/2.4 which adds creative photography for the enthusiasts. Accompanying the camera module is a camera-like-shaped “ring flash” on the back.
The 108 MP camera is equipped with a 3x zoon to produce exceptionally detailed photos. Whether in bright sunlight or in dark conditions, the cameras are able to produce high-quality photos.
On the front side, there is a standard issue of a 13 MP selfie camera. Xiaomi says that the front photo shooter can produce photos with balanced lighting even in the dark. Both back and front cameras can record videos at 1080p@30fps.
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Battery and others
The Xiaomi Redmi 13 packs a large 5,030mAh (typ) battery which supports 33W fast-charging technology. Xiaomi says that the device comes with safer and more reliable battery cells and has a better protection mechanism.
In terms of battery strength, the company claims that the fully charged battery can last up to 19 days on standby, and offer 127 hours of non-stop music, 17 hours of video playback, or 34 hours of calling.
Redmi 13 features a ring flash that notifies you of incoming calls, alarms, and other vital reminders. Among other features, you get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm headphone jack, infrared remote control, etc.
Keep a note that it’s a 4G LTE phone so that works in keeping its price as affordable as possible. It supports popular band 20 so, 4G users should stay assured about its versatility in connecting to the Ntc 4G network. Meanwhile, here you can check out all the best 5G phones to buy in Nepal.
Wirelessly, the phone can connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands which promises coverage and high-speed data rates. That means, if you have a dual-band router, you can cash in on the phone’s wireless communication feature to get optimum WiFi performance. Check out: Top 4 Reasons You Must Try a Dual-Band Router
Redmi 13 price in Nepal and availability
Redmi 13 price starts at Rs 18,999 in Nepal for the 6/128GB model and Rs 21,999 for the 8/256 GB lineup. You can buy the device at the nearest Xiaomi stores or retailers. Similarly, you can get this midrange phone on some eCommerce platforms.
| Xiaomi Redmi 13 variants | Price in Nepal |
| 6/128 GB | Rs 18,999 |
| 8/256 GB | Rs 21,999 |
Xiaomi Redmi 13 Technical Specifications
- SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display:
- 6.79-inch (2460 x 1080 pixels resolution)
- 85.1% screen-to-body ratio
- IPS LCD display
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 550 nits of peak brightness
- Build:
- Glass back/front
- Plastic frame
- Gorilla Glass protection
- IP53, dust and splash resistant
- Dimension: 6.64 x 3.00 x 0.33 in
- Processor:
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM and Storage: 6/128 GB, 8/256 GB, eMMC 5.1
- OS: HyperOS based on Android 14
- Back Camera: Dual camera setup
- Main Camera: 108 MP camera, f/1.8 aperture, 3x lossless zoom
- Macro Camera: 2 MP camera, f/2.4 aperture
- Video Recording: 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.5 aperture
- Video Recording: 1080p@30
- Connectivity: 4G/3G/2G/VoLTE
- 4G LTE Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
- 3.5mm audio jack: Available
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Sensors: Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass
- Navigation: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
- Battery: 5030mAh (typical) battery with 33W wired fast-charging
- Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Pink
- Weight: 205g
Our conclusion
Xiaomi Redmi 13 strikes as an entry-level affordable phone and is specced accordingly. You get a very large display, 108 MP main camera, beefy RAM, and storage options, plus a massive battery. If you are aware of the Redmi 12 phone, this latest generation one is a decent leap costing just about the same price. If you want other options, here are the phones under Rs 20,000 in Nepal.
To sum up, the device is a solid deal if you want a large phone with a big battery and high-specced camera without spending big.
