The Redmi Note 13 series is expected to include three years of Android updates.

HIGHLIGHTS

• On January 4th, the Redmi Note 13 series phones will be available in India.
• In India, the Note 13 devices will come pre-installed with MIUI 14-based Android 13.
• According to reports, Xiaomi’s HyperOS will not be included in the series in the near future.

On January 4th, Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note series smartphones in India. This lineup, which includes the Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro+, has previously made its debut in the home country, revealing details about these models. The software specifications of the Redmi Note 13 series have been leaked ahead of the India launch.

Android update information for the Redmi Note 13 series

• According to tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, upcoming Redmi Note 13 devices in India and global markets will come pre-installed with MIUI 14-based Android 13.
• The smartphones will receive three years of Android OS updates, up to Android 16, as well as four years of security patches.
• This is a significant increase over the typical two years of OS updates received by Xiaomi’s sub-brand Note series.
• According to the tipster, the Redmi Note series will not include Xiaomi’s HyperOS in the near future.

Specifications for the Redmi Note 13 series

Because the Redmi Note 13 series models are already available in China, here’s a quick rundown of their specifications and pricing.

• Display: The Redmi Note has a 6.67-inch AMOLED 120Hz display. The Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+, on the other hand, sport a 6.67-inch 1.5K FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display.
• The vanilla model includes a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC. Meanwhile, the Pro variant is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, whereas the Pro+ is powered by the Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC.
• Rear cameras: The Note 13 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of 100MP + 2MP cameras. The Pro and Pro+ have 200MP + 8MP + 2MP cameras.
• Selfie camera: All models in this series have a 16MP front camera.
• Storage: The Redmi Note 13 has a storage capacity of up to 12GB+256GB. Meanwhile, the Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ have storage capacities of up to 16GB+512GB.
• The Redmi Note 13 series phones ship with Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.
• Battery: The Note 13 and Note 13 Pro+ both have 5,000mAh batteries with 33W and 120W fast charging, respectively. Meanwhile, the Note 13 Pro comes with a 5,100mAh battery and 67W fast charging support.

Price of the Redmi Note 13 series

The Redmi Note 13 was priced at CNY 1,199 (approx Rs 13,900), with the Pro model starting at CNY 1,499 (approx Rs 17,400) and the Redmi Note Pro+ starting at CNY 1,999 (approx Rs 22,800). It should be noted that these are conversion rates.

A recent leak, on the other hand, suggested that the Redmi Note Pro with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage will be priced at Rs 32,999 out of the box. It’s worth noting that the phone’s actual price may differ from the box price, as retail prices frequently differ from the initially listed figures. These phones will also be available through Flipkart and Amazon.

Key Specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13

MediaTek Dimensity 6080 MT6833 | 6 GB: Processor
6.67 inches (16.94 cm): Display
100 MP + 2 MP: Rear camera
16 MP: Selfie camera
5000 mAh: Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Price, Launch Date