Rear panel of the Redmi 13 in Ocean Blue | |
| Brand | Redmi, POCO |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Redmi / Redmi Note / POCO M series |
| Predecessor | Redmi 12 / POCO M5 |
| Successor | Redmi 15 |
| Related | Redmi 13C, Redmi Note 13, POCO M6 Pro |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Operating system | Original: Android 14 with HyperOS Current: Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| System-on-chip | 4G models: MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm) 5G models: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 (4G) Adreno 613 (5G) |
| Memory | 4–12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128–512 GB (eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.2) |
| Removable storage | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) |
| Battery | 5030 mAh Li-Po |
| Charging | 33W wired |
| Rear camera | 108 MP (HM6) or 50 MP (Note 13R) + 2 MP macro |
| Front camera | 13 MP (8 MP on Note 13R) |
| Display | 6.79 in IPS LCD, 2460 × 1080 (FHD+), 90Hz / 120Hz |
| Sound | Mono speaker, 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.x, GPS, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster |
| Water resistance | IP53 |
Redmi 13 and Redmi 13 5G are budget smartphones developed by Xiaomi under its Redmi sub-brand. The Redmi 13 was announced on 3 June 2024, while the Redmi 13 5G was introduced on 9 July 2024. The primary differences between the 4G and 5G variants include the processor, storage type, and display refresh rate.
On 28 March 2025, the Redmi 13x was introduced, featuring largely identical specifications to the 4G Redmi 13 but with a redesigned rear panel.[1]
In China, the Redmi 13 5G is marketed as the Redmi Note 13R, featuring a different primary camera sensor. Under Xiaomi's POCO brand, the devices were also released as the POCO M6 (not to be confused with the POCO M6 5G) and POCO M6 Plus, corresponding to the Redmi 13 and Redmi 13 5G respectively, with minor cosmetic differences.[2][3]
Design
The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.[4] The rear panel is made of glass, while the frame is constructed from matte plastic.[5] All models are rated IP53 for dust and splash resistance.[6]
The Redmi 13x adopts a rear design similar to the Redmi Note 14, while the other variants resemble the POCO F6.[1]
Specifications
Hardware
The Redmi 13, 13x and POCO M6 are powered by the MediaTek Helio G91 with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Compared to the Helio G88, the G91 features an improved ISP supporting 108 MP sensors.[7]
The Redmi 13 5G, Note 13R and POCO M6 Plus use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE (Accelerated Edition), paired with an Adreno 613 GPU.[8][9]
Battery
All models feature a 5030 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.[10][11]
Camera
The Redmi 13, 13x, 13 5G, POCO M6 and M6 Plus feature a dual rear camera system consisting of a 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 (f/1.8, PDAF) and a 2 MP macro lens (f/2.4). The front camera is 13 MP (f/2.5).
The Redmi Note 13R instead uses a 50 MP main camera (f/1.8, PDAF) with a 2 MP macro sensor and an 8 MP front camera.
All models support 1080p video recording at 30fps.
Display
The devices feature a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2460 × 1080 (FHD+), 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and 396 ppi pixel density. The Redmi 13, 13x and POCO M6 support a 90 Hz refresh rate, while the Redmi 13 5G, Note 13R and POCO M6 Plus support 120 Hz.
Software
All models shipped with HyperOS based on Android 14 and were later updated to HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
References
- 1 2 Michail. "Redmi 13x debuts with familiar specs and updated design". GSMArena. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ↑ Michail. "Poco M6 4G listed with familiar specs and design". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Vlad. "Poco M6 Plus launches on August 1". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 13 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Chub, Oleksandr (2024-07-19). "Xiaomi Redmi 13 review". mezha.media. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Karpus, Vadym (2024-06-17). "Redmi 13 launches in Ukraine". ITC.ua. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ "MediaTek unveils the 4G-only Helio G91 SoC". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Sengupta, Abhik (2024-08-01). "POCO M6 Plus Review". 91Mobiles. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Sagar. "Redmi 13 5G arrives with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Dzhuhalyk, Dmytro (2024-06-04). "Xiaomi unveils Redmi 13 4G". mezha.media. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ↑ Yordan. "Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R debuts". GSMArena. Retrieved 2024-08-28.