Listen to Story Xiaomi has finally launched its entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 13 5G, at a starting price of Rs 13,999. We see the Redmi 13 5G as a prominent upgrade from its predecessor, the Redmi 12 5G , which was launched in August 2023. Just after 10 months, Xiaomi launched this new device with similar but improved features.
The Redmi 13 5G features a Corning Gorilla Glass back and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. While the Redmi 12 5G ran on MIUI 14, the new Redmi 13 5G will come with the company’s new HyperOS. Overall, the smartphone matches the expectations, based on the price.
Let’s delve deeper into the specs and features of the Redmi 13 5G. The Redmi 13 5G brings back a stunning rear glass panel, which was much appreciated in the previous model. It is interesting to note that every colour variant of the device has its own uniqueness.
The smartphone is available in India in three-colours: Ocean Blue, Pearl Pink and Midnight Black. I have received the Ocean Blue variant to review. This variant has a gorgeous back panel that lends a shimmery ocean wave-like look to the device.
The company has managed to bring out a perfect balance of shimmer and plain textures. I like that the back panel does not attract a lot of smudges. While the glass panel gives it a premium look, the Redmi 13 5G is slippery.
The rear panel has two camera setup with a ring light housed on the top left of the back panel. The design of the Redmi 13 resembles that of the Red.
