Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Hands-on Review

By Carlsen Martin

| Updated: Monday, May 13, 2024, 12:17 [IST]

We recently got our hands on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ World Champions / AFA Edition. The new special edition model is a collaboration between Xiaomi and the Argentina Football Association to celebrate the smartphone maker’s 10th anniversary in India.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Hands-on Review Pics

1/8

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ World Champions Edition is priced at Rs 34,999 in India for the sole 12GB/512GB model. It will go on sale in the country on May 15 at 12 noon.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Camera

2/8

Xiaomi has redesigned the entire back panel of the phone, now themed in the iconic blue and white colors of the Argentinean national team. Messi’s number 10 is also engraved on the back of the phone in Gold.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Back Design

3/8

Apart from the phone, the charger and cable also follow the AFA theme and are finished in the blue of the national team. The build quality of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ World Champions Edition is the same as the original model.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Display

4/8

The 6.67-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display boasts a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. Moreover, it supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. Not to mention the Gorilla Glass Victus protection up front. No compromises here!

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Software

5/8

Powering the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ AFA Edition is a MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone is capable of handling multitasking with ease and most games on high graphics.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Design

6/8

For optics, the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 captures excellent detail and accurate colors in daylight. While the 8 MP ultrawide maintains color consistency, it does reduce detail. Additionally, there’s a 2 MP macro unit and a 16 MP selfie camera.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Battery

7/8

The 5,000 mAh battery here can get you through an entire day with ease, while the 120W adapter gives you a full charge in 20 minutes. The phone runs Android 14-based HyperOS and will be upgradable to Android 16.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition Side View

8/8

7. I was taken aback by the finish of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ AFA Edition. The intricate design of the back panel and the homage to the Argentine national team is on full display here, making it one of the best-looking mid-rangers in India.