Xiaomi continues its mission to redefine the boundaries between high-end and budget smartphones with the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Aimed at canny tech enthusiasts interested in smartphone photography, this range-topping Android model offers an advanced camera system, sleek design, vibrant display, and powerful processor, all at a very tempting mid-range price.
I experienced an early hands-on with the upstart model, at a London cocktail club launch party, and was taken with both its picture taking prowess and advanced editing functionality. This smartphone offers a lot of technology for the money.
This range-topping Android model offers an advanced camera system and sleek design at a very tempting price…
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (quite a mouthful) boasts an impressive 200MP camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). With 2x/4x lossless zoom, this Xiaomi allows for detailed close-ups from a distance, great for capturing individuals in crowds or zooming in on the action.
The large 1/1.4-inch sensor and enhanced image processing delivers decent results even in low-light conditions. The combination of a f/1.65 aperture and Tetra pixel (advanced pixel-binning) technology captures clear and bright pictures, with minimal flare and ghosting.
The Pro+ offers a variety of digital picture editing features, including snappy object removal and replacement. Its 200MP hi-res mode is particularly impressive, and in Portrait the bokeh effect is reassuringly naturalistic.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G offers crystal-clear viewing with its 6.67-inch 2712 x 1220 resolution AMOLED curved display, and features a peak brightness of 1800 nits, plus DC-P3 colour, while the 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate ensures silky smooth scrolling.
The device supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and has dual speakers, which bodes well for streaming TV shows.
Build quality is good, with the smartphone feeling very nice in the hand. It measures 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9mm and weighs 204.5g. The bezel is just 2.37mm. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus provides resistance to accidental drops and scratches, making the display durable and reliable. The device’s overall finish, combined with an IP68 dust and water resistance certification, positions the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G just above the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Certified by TÜV Rheinland for Low Blue Light, the device also features a reading mode and in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra chipset, ensuring smooth multitasking. A 5,000mAh battery allows users to power through busy days, while 120W HyperCharge can charge the device to 100 per cent in just 19 minutes.
Available in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Aurora Purple, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G offers two storage variants. The 12+512GB version starts at £449 / 499 EUR.
In the UK, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5Gwill be available from Amazon, and other retailers, starting February 1. Early bird buyers will also receive a free Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5.
UK Hi-Fi specialist Ruark has announced a limited-edition version of its flagship R810 radiogram, using marquetry and premium veneers, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The R810 occupies a particular niche in today’s audio landscape. Styled as a modern radiogram, it combines mid-century furniture design with contemporary streaming, high-resolution audio support and a wide…
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Speaker brand Mission has unveiled its first-ever network music player. A half-width design, the new 778S is designed to sit alongside the company’s 778X integrated amplifier, released in 2022. The 778S mirrors the proportions and design language of the 778X, measuring just 236 × 98 × 357mm. Compact and contemporary, its front panel sports twin…
The Luxe Review 
Xiaomi continues its mission to redefine the boundaries between high-end and budget smartphones with the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Aimed at canny tech enthusiasts interested in smartphone photography, this range-topping Android model offers an advanced camera system, sleek design, vibrant display, and powerful processor, all at a very tempting mid-range price.
I experienced an early hands-on with the upstart model, at a London cocktail club launch party, and was taken with both its picture taking prowess and advanced editing functionality. This smartphone offers a lot of technology for the money.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (quite a mouthful) boasts an impressive 200MP camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). With 2x/4x lossless zoom, this Xiaomi allows for detailed close-ups from a distance, great for capturing individuals in crowds or zooming in on the action.
The large 1/1.4-inch sensor and enhanced image processing delivers decent results even in low-light conditions. The combination of a f/1.65 aperture and Tetra pixel (advanced pixel-binning) technology captures clear and bright pictures, with minimal flare and ghosting.
The Pro+ offers a variety of digital picture editing features, including snappy object removal and replacement. Its 200MP hi-res mode is particularly impressive, and in Portrait the bokeh effect is reassuringly naturalistic.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G offers crystal-clear viewing with its 6.67-inch 2712 x 1220 resolution AMOLED curved display, and features a peak brightness of 1800 nits, plus DC-P3 colour, while the 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate ensures silky smooth scrolling.
The device supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and has dual speakers, which bodes well for streaming TV shows.
Build quality is good, with the smartphone feeling very nice in the hand. It measures 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9mm and weighs 204.5g. The bezel is just 2.37mm. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus provides resistance to accidental drops and scratches, making the display durable and reliable. The device’s overall finish, combined with an IP68 dust and water resistance certification, positions the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G just above the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Certified by TÜV Rheinland for Low Blue Light, the device also features a reading mode and in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra chipset, ensuring smooth multitasking. A 5,000mAh battery allows users to power through busy days, while 120W HyperCharge can charge the device to 100 per cent in just 19 minutes.
Available in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Aurora Purple, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G offers two storage variants. The 12+512GB version starts at £449 / 499 EUR.
In the UK, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G will be available from Amazon, and other retailers, starting February 1. Early bird buyers will also receive a free Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5.
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