In recent years, Xiaomi's Redmi Note Series has consistently delivered exceptional value for its price, earning a reputation as a powerhouse in the smartphone market. And it looks like they won't disappoint again with the release of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. Today, we'll be checking out the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G XFF Edition, a limited version of this smartphone.
So without further ado, let's unbox this phone and see what Redmi has in store for us.
Unboxing The phone comes in Xiaomi's signature white box with the image on the cover; you're given a hint on what the phone would look like.
Lifting the lid, you'd be greeted with a smaller white box containing the flexible case you can use to protect your phone, some 2024 Xiaomi Fan Festival stickers, a SIM ejector pin, and manuals.
Getting it out of the box, I excitedly flipped it over to see its Mystic Silver colorway, which looks dazzling.
My partner, Andre was actually able to bring and take the phone out for a spin during the Xiaomi Fan Festival, and he got some reactions from other attendees of the event, but let's save that story for later.
Then underneath the phone, you'll see the rest of the accessories, such as the USB-C cable and the 120W HyperCharge. Gladly, Xiaomi has been including 120W charging since its recent predecessor, and you can't normally find it in midrange phones from competitors.
On paper, it says this can juice up the phone in just almost 20 minutes which would really be impressive.
First Impressions Out of the box, I can't deny that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+5G XFF Edition looks really sleek and stunning. If you're someone who wants a phone that looks premium and catches attention, then this phone suits you. As for its built, someone who's been using a phone that has curved edges for almost 2 years, I really like how this phone is easy to grip and fits perfectly into my hands.
It is a bit of a shame that the included case is in a solid black color as it does cover up the majority of the device's body.
I've used this phone almost all day for work and some Netflix binge-watching at night. I like how its black panel doesn't get many finger smudges.
Meanwhile, its curved front panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and has an IP68 dust and water resistance, features that are mostly on flagship phones, making it more resistant to drops and scratches.
It also has very thin bezels and noticeably has a very vivid display as it has an AMOLED display. It's been perfect for when I'm catching up on Netflix's Baby Reindeer and doing some quick reel edits.
I also noticed how the audio is fairly clear and loud when watching, thanks to its Dolby Atmos dual speakers.
Browsing through webpages, it's easily noticed how smooth the experience is. This is thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate. Every swipe and scroll feels instant and responsive.
Andre really got to to test out its cameras during the Xiaomi Fan Fest 2024 at the SM MOA By The Bay to take some photos and videos of performances from SB19 and other guests and artists.
He even shared stories as to how people beside him during the performances were asking what phone he was using since they also noticed how good the photos and videos he took were.
Check out these night shots from the Xiaomi Fan Fest.
However, it will likely be just a matter of time before this gets an update, especially since it's predecessor, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, has already received OTA updates of HyperOS.
