The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ looks lovely, has an excellent display, performs smoothly, and comes with ample storage. The camera is solid, the phone charges rapidly, and it is durable and waterproof.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also comes with NFC connectivity, which means it can be used for payments, again a first for a Redmi Note. Keeping all this running is the task of a 5000 mAh battery ...

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, by the way. That’s always nice to see on mid-range devices, as it does give you a piece of mind.

Also worth noting, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is P2,000 more expensive than last year’s Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, which starts at P21,990. Elegant curved display.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro and Pro+ come with a curved display, thin bezels, and a centered display camera hole. The phones include three cameras on the back, and flat sides all around.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has uninspiring battery life, something we do hope for Xiaomi to improve with an update. The camera processing could benefit from some fine-tuning, too.