Xiaomi adds a new member to the Redmi Note 13 series with the more affordable Redmi Note 13R.
The new Redmi Note 13R, sadly, uses a lot of the same hardware as its predecessor. Possibly the only thing that’s new here is the slightly redesigned camera lenses for the 50-megapixel main shooter and 2-megapixel macro lens, as well as the sharper 8-megapixel selfie up from the 5-megapixels of the Note 12R.

It also gets a smoother 120Hz refresh rate (from 90Hz), but has the same 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS screen. Plus, being a 2024 release, it runs on the latest Android 14 operating system with Xiaomi’s all-new HyperOS.
The battery is insignificantly bigger at 5,030mAh (from 5,000mAh), but does gain a much faster 33W charger (from 18W).

It also has the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, but with a slightly higher clock speed of 2.3GHz ( from 2.2GHz).
Those who are in China — where the device will be initially available — can get it in Black, Silver, and the hero color: Light Sea Blue. All of which feature a glass rear panel.

The Redmi Note 13R is available in five variants. There’s the 6GB/128GB model for CNY1,399 (~Php11,200), 8GB/128GB for CNY1,599 (~Php12,800), 8GB/256GB for CNY1,799 (~Php14,400), 12GB/256GB for CNY1,999 (~Php16,000), and CNY2,199 (~Php17,600) for the top-tier 12GB/512GB model. Release details in markets like the Philippines are yet to be known.
Redmi Note 13R Specs
- Android 14, HyperOS
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2460 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~396ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate, 550-nits
- 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 octa-core processor
- 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM
- Adreno 613 GPU
- 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, non-expandable
- 8-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Single loudspeaker
- IP53 dust and splash resistant
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC
- IR Blaster
- USB- C
- Dimensions: 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 205g
- Colors: Light Sea Blue. Silver, Black
- 5,030mAh non-removable battery, 33W wired charging