Recently, Realme announced the release of the “Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G” in India on July 30th. The Realme 13 Pro Plus looks decent and its specifications seem impressive, but how does it perform in reality, especially during gaming? Welcome to GadgetsNex, a website that provides Gaming Performance and reviews of Mobile phones by analyzing technical data and real-world reviews after using them for a few days.
Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G: Price and Overview
The Realme 13 Pro Plus comes with top-level camera and other specifications under the Rs 32,999 range in India, and it can be bought for Rs 26,999 after applying all offers.
Deep Hardware Review for Gaming Performance
Network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
During our game test review, the strong network coverage and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities of the Realme 13 Pro Plus significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
Bluetooth 5.2 works great with no issues. Bluetooth supports AAC connection, providing excellent bass and sound quality and No NFC.
Dual Dolby speakers but 3.5mm headphone jack is not available with Realme 13 Pro Plus, so you have to buy earbuds.
Realme 13 Pro Plus : Display Review
| Specs | Realme 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Type | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 Pixel |
| PPI | 394 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits (HBM) 2000 nits (peak) |
| IP Rating | IP 65 |
- The Realme 13 Pro plus has a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR support for smooth visuals and a 240Hz touch sampling rate which responds well in BGMI. The 2000 nits peak brightness provides better visibility outdoors.
- We can play games and do other tasks outdoors easily, enhancing gaming performance.
- However, it doesn’t support HDR on YouTube and Netflix videos, but it support widevine L1.
Realme 13 Pro Plus: Graphics GPU and Touch Sampling Rate
A mobile phone requires good graphic hardware for better graphic support, and Realme 13 Pro Plus is equipped with an Adreno 710 GPU, which provides average gaming performance at this price.
With this price range it could be higher.
Weight
- The weight of the Realme 13 pro plus is 185.5g, which is under 200g. Since this phone is on the lighter side, playing games is easy.
- When I played for an hour during review, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand.
- In terms of weight, I can say it has a good grip and premium feel, enhancing your gaming performance for a long time.
Realme 13 Pro Plus : Processor Performance Review
| Specifications | Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
| Antutu Scores | 683,757 |
| CPU Throttling | 75% of peak |
| Single Core Score | 916 |
| Multi Core score | 2815 |
- The Realme 13 Pro Plus’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 delivers an average performance, check AnTuTu scores in the above table.
- For BGMI smooth gaming, we need at least above 7 lakh scores, and it scores almost this much.
- Overall, it’s a solid mid-range processor for casual games, offering a good balance of performance and saving battery (due to the 4nm processor) without major slowdowns or performance problems.
This review analyzes specifications and tests gaming at 60fps to help you decide if the Realme 13 Pro Plus is the right choice for you.
RAM – LPDDR4X
The Realme 13 Pro+ has LPDDR4X RAM in this range it is good. There are some mobiles who has LPDDR5X.
Higher RAM type consumes less energy and offers more power-saving capabilities, providing smooth multitasking and app switching.
Storage – UFS 3.1
- UFS 3.1 Storage makes downloading files quicker and smoother so you can enjoy the benefits of 5G in Realme 13 Pro Plus.
- Also, file transfer, copy-paste, and taking files from other devices through nearby share works fast compare to UFS 2.2.
- Its higher read-write scores also indicate how fast it is. It reduces loading times and stuttering, providing a smooth gaming experience.
Realme 13 Pro Plus – Antutu and Geekbench Scores
- Antutu score: 683,757
- Geekbench Single core score: 916
- Geekbench Multi-core score: 2,815
- CPU Throttling: 75% of peak performance
The above Geekbench and Antutu scores indicate satisfactory performance for a mobile phone under this price range.
For graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact, it lags and gives a poor gaming experience.
Realme 13 Pro Plus: BGMI Graphics Settings and Gameplay
| BGMI Graphics | Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Extreme |
| Balanced | Extreme |
| HD | Extreme |
| HDR | Extreme |
| Ultra HDR | NA |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
Graphic Settings:
- Searching about the best graphics settings for BGMI on the Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay.
- Its real-world performance is satisfactory, allowing you to play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG Mobile at lower settings smoothly.
- Gyroscope also functions smoothly, further enhancing your BGMI experience.
- Additionally, the impressive 240Hz touch sampling rate delivers an average response time, especially for in-game fighting.
BGMI Gameplay Review:
- My Realme 13 Pro Plus delivered impressive performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + extreme 60fps settings.
- I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues.
- The phone maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 58-59 FPS during TDM matches and 53-60 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- Occasional frame drops to 50 FPS occurred, but the phone recovered to its smooth performance. Overall, this real-world BGMI test demonstrates the Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G’s capabilities for smooth, lag-free gaming.
COD and Genshin Impact Settings
- Call of Duty on Realme 13 Pro Plus runs at 60 FPS without any frame drops.
- Genshin Impact, it lags and gives a poor gaming experience.
Battery Life and Uses details: 5200mAh
- The battery plays a major role for every gamer. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery with an 80W charger which is available in the box.
- USB 2.0 not good, it must be 3.1 at least USB 2.0.
- You can play games non-stop for 6 hours and do any heavy tasks.
- The 80W charger takes 50 minutes to fully charge, which is good. For normal day-to-day life with social apps, it can last one day easily. So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Realme 13 Pro Plus (+): Pros & Cons
Here’s a quick breakdown of Realme 13 Pro Plus pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Pros: Positives
- Camera: 3X Telephoto camera.
- Software: A better software also update of 3 years.
- Strong Connectivity: 5G bands network, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
- High-Quality Display: 120Hz AMOLED, 2000 nits peak brightness.
- Lightweight: Comfortable 185.5g for long gaming sessions.
- Long Battery Life: 5200mAh with 80W fast charging.
Cons: Negative
- Processor Limits: Not ideal for heavy gaming.
- Benchmark Scores: Decent but not top-tier.
- Frame Drops: Occasional dips to 50 FPS during intense gameplay.
- Lower Benchmark: At this price benchmark should be better.
- Lower Antutu: only 7 lakh, there are better scoring phones are available above 14 lakh.
Overall, the Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G offers strong value and good performance for its price, though it has limitations for heavy gaming and top-tier performance.
Conclusion
The Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G in one word it is not for heavy gamers. It is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize camera and Photos quality.
But at this range we have Motorola Edge 50 Pro who have better camera and performance, also it has better scores and software-Hardware features.
However, if you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and frame rates, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware.
If you buy it under Rs 25,000, the Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G is a well-rounded smartphone offering best camera, decent gaming performance and good value for money.
