Chinese company Xiaomi Redmi a no 1 Indian market Brand, Recently announced to launch mobile “Redmi 13 5G” in India on 9th July. The Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G looks beautiful, good on hand feel and its specifications look good as per price, but how well does it perform in real-life usage, especially during gaming? After using it doing heavy things to give a gaming review, here is how it performs after intense use during playing heavy games and performing heavy tasks.
Redmi 13 5G: Price and Overview
The Redmi 13 5G comes with top-level specifications with the price of Rs 12,999 after in India.
Deep Hardware Review for Gaming Performance
Network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth: Review
During our game test, the strong network coverage and VoNR capabilities of the Redmi 13 5G significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity due to 4G switch while in VoNR zone but when i used it in my room VoNR not working and during calling it change to 4G.
Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6 work great with no issues. Bluetooth supports AAC connection, which gives perfect bass and sound quality with earbuds.
Redmi 13 5G: Display Performance Review
| Specs | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.79 inches |
| Type | FHD+ Display |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| PPI | 396 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak Brightness | 550 nits (HBM) 1000nits (peak) |
| IP Rating | IP 54 |
The Redmi 13 has a 120Hz Full HD+ IPS display, at this price some brands giving Amoled display.
It has 1000 nits peak brightness, and 550 high brightness mode HBM, providing average visibility outdoors.
At a high intensity of sun light display doesn’t gives that much of brightness.
Redmi 13 5G: Graphics GPU and Touch Sampling Rate
A mobile phone for better graphic support needs better graphic hardware. The Redmi 13 5G is equipped with an Adreno GPU with 396 PPI, Not ideal for good gaming at 60fps.
The 240Hz touch sampling rate is another highlight for gamers, which gives high graphic performance and compatibility to play smooth games at high frame rates.
Weight: Neither heavy nor Light
- Due to glass design at backside Redmi 13 weigh 199g.
- Honestly, gamers don’t like smartphones that weigh more than 200g; heavy mobile phones are not good for gaming.
- As this is on the lighter side, playing games is easy.
- When I was playing for one hour, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand. In terms of weight, I can say it provides you a gaming experience.
Redmi 13 5G: Processor Performance Review
| Specifications | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 |
| Antutu Scores | 4,32,720 |
| CPU Throttling | 82% of peak |
| Read Score | 9998 |
| Write score | 5840 |
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 delivers an average day to day performance with Redmi 13, check AnTuTu scores and geekbench score in the above table.
- For BGMI smooth gaming, required at least above 7 lakh antutu scores, and Redmi 13 score on antutu upto 4.3 lakh which is lower.
- That means this phone is not for the heavy games but it runs casual games easily.
It runs popular games like BGMI, but occasional frame drops occur at high graphics settings. Overall, it’s a solid low-range processor for casual games, offering a good balance of performance and saves battery (due to the 4nm processor) without major slowdown or performance problems. This review analyzes specifications and tests gaming at 40fps to help you decide if the Redmi 13 5G is the right choice for you.
RAM – LPDDR4X
The Redmi 13 5G has LPDDR4X RAM. The LPDDR4X RAM consumes less energy and has more power-saving capabilities, offering smooth multitasking and app switching.
Heavy games like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, or Genshin Impact open faster with minimum power consumption.
Storage – UFS 2.2
The Redmi 13 5G has UFS 2.2 Storage, so its good comparing to price. File transfer, copy-paste, downloading, and taking files from other devices through nearby share work average on Redmi 13 5G.
Additionally, the 5G downloading speed does not perform up to the mark.
Redmi 13 5G – Antutu and Geekbench Scores
- Antutu score: 4,32,720
- Geekbench Single core score: 889
- Geekbench Multi core score: 1,878
- CPU Throttling: 82% of peak performance
These geekbench scores showing the Redmi 13 performance is decent under this price. Its real-world day to day performance is decent.
Redmi 13 5G: BGMI Graphics Settings and Gameplay
| BGMI Graphics | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Ultra |
| Balanced | Ultra |
| HD | High |
| HDR | NA |
| Ultra HDR | NA |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
BGMI or PUBG Graphics Settings
Searching the Highest graphics settings for BGMI on the Redmi 13 5G? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay.
- The phone’s gyroscope functions flawlessly, further enhancing your BGMI experience.
- Additionally, the impressive 260Hz touch sampling rate delivers a fantastic response time, especially for in-game firing.
So gameplay of BMGI PUBG on Redmi 13 is not the best as a gamer but it provides casual BGMI gaming performance at 40fps.
BGMI or PUBG Gameplay:
- My Redmi 13 5G delivered impressive performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + ultra settings 40fps.
- I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues.
- The phone maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 35 to 40 FPS during TDM matches and 30 to 40 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- Occasional frame drops to 25 FPS occurred, but the phone quickly recovered to its smooth performance.
- Additionally, the battery drain was 18% after an hour of play, and the phone get worm with longer session.
COD, Free Fire, Fortnite and Genshine Impact Review
With Redmi 13, Free Fire runs at 60 fps at lower graphic settings gives smooth gameplay but with longer session it throttle, in my advice use this phone with 40fps.
COD supports 40fps gaming provide good gaming experience with bezel less display but it getting worm and throttle too during gaming.
Fortnite and genshine impact both runs but at lower graphics and lowest frame rate. And lags too much as well.
Battery Life: 5,030mAh
- The battery plays a major role for every gamer.
- 5,030 mAh battery with a 33W charger which is available in the box gives longer better life and quick charging.
- It provide 4hrs of battery backup during non-stop bgmi gaming and do any heavy tasks.
- The 33W charger takes 55 minutes to fully charge, which is efficient.
- So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Redmi 13 5G Pros & Cons
Here’s a quick breakdown of Redmi 13 5G pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Positives: Pros of Redmi 13
- Earphone Jack: We love 3.55mm jack at this price range.
- 5G Connectivity: With 5G VoNR support, you can experience uninterrupted gaming and faster downloads.
- Fast Charging: The 33W fast charging support allows you to quickly charge your phone from 0% to 100% in 55 minutes.
- Balanced Performance: The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor offers a good balance of performance and battery efficiency also it has decent camera and good looking.
Negatives: Cons of Redmi 13
- Not for BGMI: This phone provide casual gameplay at 40fps gives smooth gameplay, but it lags sometimes and throttle during hot drops.
- Heating Issues: Extended gaming sessions can lead to heating issues.
- Limited Graphics Performance: The lack of a more powerful GPU limits the phone’s peak gaming performance and it provides only 40fps.
- Low Refresh Rate: Only 90fps refresh rate it should be 120Hz now days.
- No Amoled display: IPS display other phone coming with amoled.
Conclusion:
The Redmi 13 5G is a solid low-range option for casual gamers who prioritize a balance between performance, battery life, and affordability.
However, if you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and high frame rates under 15000, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware like Realme P1.
