Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the Redmi Note 13 series of smartphones in India. The list of devices set to arrive in the country includes the Redmi Note 13 5G, 13 Pro 5G and Note 13 Pro 5G. These smartphones will arrive in India on January 4 and are confirmed to go on sale in India via Flipkart and Amazon. While we wait for the launch, Xiaomi continues to reveal small details about them, creating hype around the release. Now, on the eve of the launch, a new one has appeared information from a reliable source Sudhanshu, which claims that the Note 13 series will run on Android 14 MIUI 14 and not HyperOS. The devices will receive three years of Android updates.
The Redmi Note 13 series will receive three major Android updates in India
The upcoming Redmi Note 13 series smartphones will receive three Android software updates. As for security patches, they will be eligible for updates for four years. The Redmi Note 13 series will not get HyperOS anytime soon. However, Xiaomi will be updating them with the latest version of MIUI 14. This is a major commitment from Xiaomi and a big step for the Redmi Note series and the mid-range market. This is a big improvement for consumers who will be able to keep their devices with updated software for a longer period.
Technical characteristics and key features
The Redmi Note 13 series devices will go on sale in India on January 4. The devices are expected to have the same specifications as the Chinese versions. The Note 13 line boasts a 6,67-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Under the hood of the vanilla smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC. The Note 13 Pro has the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 and the Note 13 Pro, on the other hand, has the Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipsets respectively.
As for the camera, all three models are equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Redmi Note 13 has a 100MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while the Note 13 Pro and Pro have a 200MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro camera.
Redmi Note 13 5G and 13 Pro 5G are equipped with a 5000mAh battery with support for fast charging of 67W and 120W. The Note 13 Pro 5G is equipped with a 5mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging. In terms of security features, all three smartphones come with in-display fingerprint scanners and are IP67 water and dust resistant.