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25 Jan 202413:05

Summary

TLDRThe video features a tech enthusiast sharing their journey with Xiaomi smartphones, starting with their impressive experience using the Redmi Note 5 for nearly 2-3 years. The focus then shifts to the newly released Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, with the reviewer offering a first-hand look at its features. They highlight the phone's IP68 water resistance, absence of a headphone jack, and powerful specs including a 200MP ultra camera and 120W fast charging. The review contrasts the phone with its predecessor and discusses its value in the current market, emphasizing its design, camera quality, and performance enhancements.

Takeaways

👍 The Redmi Note 5 is a great Xiaomi smartphone that the author used for 2-3 years and plans to review.
📱 The new Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is being introduced and the author is doing a first impressions review, testing, and comparing it to the Redmi Note 5.
💧 The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is the first Redmi phone with IP68 water resistance and no headphone jack.
🔋 It has a 5000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, and up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
📸 It features a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED curved display, and the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor.
🎮 The phone is suitable for gaming with its powerful processor, though not as good as the Poco X6 Pro or F5.
📷 The camera takes great photos, especially at night, and supports Google Camera mod installation, but video stabilization is limited.
🔊 It has stereo speakers but the top speaker is covered when holding the phone horizontally.
👍 The phone has good build quality with an aluminum composite frame despite the plastic body.
💰 The base 8/256GB model costs around 34,000 rubles (~$450 USD) while the top 12/512GB is ~38,000 rubles (~$500 USD).

Q & A

What was the first Xiaomi smartphone the person owned?
-The first Xiaomi smartphone the person owned was the Redmi Note 5.
How long did the person use the Redmi Note 5?
-The person used the Redmi Note 5 for almost 2-3 years.
What are some key specs of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus?
-Some key specs of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus are: 6.67-inch 1,500 x 2,712 AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 7200U chipset, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 200MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
What is the base and max price of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus?
-The base 8GB/256GB model costs around $490 while the max 12GB/512GB model costs around $560.
Does the phone come with HyperOS out of the box?
-No, the phone comes with MIUI out of the box. HyperOS is expected to come in a future update.
How does the camera perform?
-The 200MP main camera with OIS performs very well, especially in low light. Additional lenses like 2MP macro are not that useful.
How is the gaming performance of the Dimensity 7200U chip?
-Gaming performance is decent, able to handle current games smoothly. But it is not comparable to flagship chips like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
How does the fast charging work?
-120W fast charging is supported but it takes more than the claimed 20 minutes to fully charge. Over 30 minutes was observed.
What are the pros and cons of the stereo speakers?
-The stereo speakers are loud but placing fingers over the top edge speaker during calls mutes it. The main sound comes from the bottom speaker.
What firmware is recommended?
-The global/Indonesia ROM is recommended over the Russian one as it offers better updates and has MIUI dialer instead of Google dialer.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus Overview

This section introduces the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 as the narrator's first smartphone from Xiaomi, which was used for almost 2-3 years. It transitions into a discussion about the recently launched Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, its global sales, and the narrator's initial impressions after conducting several tests. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is highlighted for its top-notch features for the current period, including IP68 water resistance, absence of a headphone jack, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a 200-megapixel ultra camera with optical stabilization, a 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset, 120W fast charging, and a 5000mAh battery. Despite its high-end specifications, the video also touches on its comparison with the Poco X6 Pro, debating the relevance of purchasing the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus given the similarities and differences between the two models.

05:03

🔍 In-depth Features and Performance of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus

This paragraph delves into the technical and user experience aspects of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, including its display features, memory configurations, and inability to expand storage. It also evaluates the phone's display performance, mentioning the under-screen fingerprint scanner and premium display quality with slight critiques on the virtual proximity sensor and Always On Display limitations. The paragraph further discusses the phone's audio system, noting an unusual sound output mechanism. Additionally, it addresses the phone's firmware updates, recommending the Indonesian MIUI for better features and warning against the less frequently updated RU firmware. The summary concludes with the narrator's plan to provide more detailed content on the phone, emphasizing its comparison with other models and its overall performance in gaming and camera capabilities.

10:04

🌙 Camera Capabilities and Final Thoughts on Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus

The final section focuses on the camera performance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, particularly its 200-megapixel main sensor's ability to take high-quality pictures, even in low light conditions. The narrator plans to share more detailed camera comparisons in a full review. Despite the high pixel count, the additional camera modules are described as disappointing. The video stabilization feature is limited to 1080p recordings. The summary also revisits the display technology, mentioning the AMOLED screen's Always On Display feature with its limitations. The section concludes with the narrator's overall impressions, mentioning the sound quality and how the phone handles calls. The narrative ends on a note of anticipation for future content, including a comparison with other smartphones and a deeper dive into optimizing MIUI for better battery life.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Xiaomi

Xiaomi is a major Chinese electronics company that manufactures smartphones and other consumer electronics. The video reviews several Xiaomi phone models like the Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, and Poco X3 Pro. The host praises Xiaomi phones for their value, specs, and capabilities.

💡smartphone

Smartphones are a key theme in the video. The host reviews and compares various smartphone models in terms of their design, performance, camera quality, battery life and other features. He focuses especially on recent Xiaomi phones.

💡processor

The video compares different processors in Xiaomi phones like the Snapdragon 636, Dimensity 7200 Ultra, and Snapdragon 870. The host notes how newer processors like the Dimensity 7200 Ultra provide excellent performance for games, apps and more.

💡camera

The video praises the camera quality of phones like the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, with its 200MP main camera and optical stabilization. The host shows night photography samples and says the phones take great photos.

💡battery

Battery life is discussed as the host notes capacities like 5,000 mAh in the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. He praises Xiaomi phones for excellent battery life, especially when optimized.

💡display

Display quality is reviewed, with the host praising AMOLED screens with features like high resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and curved edges in phones like the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

💡design

The video compares smartphone designs, materials, size, weight and other physical attributes. The host notes plastic builds but says the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus looks and feels high-end.

💡performance

Performance for gaming, multitasking, apps and more is tested and discussed. The host highlights excellent performance from newer processors like the Dimensity 7200 Ultra.

💡software

The video discusses software like MIUI, HyperOS and Android. The host notes wanting Xiaomi's HyperOS out of the box rather than MIUI on the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

💡value

The host repeatedly praises Xiaomi for offering great value, with impressive specs and performance at relatively affordable prices compared to many flagships.

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