Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G compared with Redmi Note 7
XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023January 2019
Display
Screen size6.67″6.3″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,800 nits–
Display type6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colourLCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak–
Always-on displayBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications; maker wet-touch recognition84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7200-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)3 GB – 4 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHzSnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configurationAdreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by NotebookcheckUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
CoolingApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP (better)13 MP
Main camera200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP348 MP with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels and EIS; additional 5 MP depth camera
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2–
Front camera16 MP, f/2.413 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer
ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail–
Video recording4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps; Full HD and HD slow motion at 120 fps, as published by Xiaomi despite Tech Advisor's contrary slow-motion comment
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic CutoutNight photography, portrait background blur, single-tone flash, low-light enhancement, standard/auto HDR, burst and panorama; 27 rear and 12 front AI scene categories; 48 MP Pro mode at launch, with Photo mode support promised by OTA
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired charging120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by regionQuick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204.5 g186 g (better)
Thickness8.9 mm8.1 mm (better)
Height × width161.4 × 74.2 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differGradient glass back finish
ColoursMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker page–
Water resistance detailIP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wear–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorGyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
SpeakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by NotebookcheckSingle bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor
Software updatesNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates–
In the boxUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; contents vary by regionPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHzLTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierHybrid tray for two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD; either SIM can be selected as primary for 4G+/4G/3G/2G calls and data
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionNo NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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