Взял REDMI NOTE 13 PRO PLUS - вытираю слезы 😭

Summary

The 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.