Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R - or how to sell the same thing twice

Redmi Note 13R – a re-run

Xiaomi is a master of selling the same product in different ways. And here we have another example - with Redmi Note 13R, which is actually a repackaged Redmi Note 12R.

What distinguishes the new Redmi Note 13R from the already known Redmi Note 12R? Case! The style of the back panel has been changed - quite slightly - to emphasize the camera frames more strongly. There are a few more less noticeable changes - but the core remains the same. We have a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 memory, as well as a 6.79-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, refresh rate up to 120 Hz and brightness up to 550 nits. There is an 8-megapixel selfie camera in the screen hole, while at the back, in enlarged frames, we have a 50-megapixel main camera accompanied by a background blurr and an LED. The smartphone is powered by a 5030 mAh battery with a slightly stronger 33-watt charge than in the previous model, and the equipment is complemented by, among others, minijack, infrared remote control and side fingerprint reader.

Redmi Note 13R
photo: Xiaomi

The plastic housing is available in three colors and offers protection against moisture at the IP53 level. The smartphone starts with Android 14 and the HyperOS interface - which to some extent differs it from the original. Redmi Note 13R is offered in China in the following memory combinations:

6+128 GB - 1399 yuan, USD 195, EUR 180
8+128 GB - 1599 yuan, USD 225, EUR 205
8+256 GB - 1799 yuan, USD 250, EUR 230
12+256 GB - 1999 yuan, 280 USD, 255 EUR
12+512 GB - 2199 yuan, USD 305, EUR 280

In the new model, we also gain even more powerful memory variants. We also have a new casing, interface, a better selfie camera, and improved screen refresh and charging power. But is it enough to give the smartphone a completely new, yet another name...? Especially since we will probably see this model under a few other names...