Realme 13 Pro review: a camera-focused mid-ranger with some trade-offs
Review Summary
Expert Rating
Alongside the , the company also introduced in India. It is practically the same device as the Pro+ but a few corners were cut to make the Realme 13 Pro significantly more affordable than its more accomplished sibling. The 13 Pro boasts a 2 MP macro sensor and 45 W fast charging instead of a 50 MP periscope lens and 80 W charging solution offered by the Pro+. Does it make or break the smartphone against the face of the competition where we have the likes of Nothing Phone (2 a) Plus, and more? Read this Realme 13 Pro review to find out.
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Verdict
The Realme 13 Pro is worthy of your attention if a camera-centric smartphone is what you are after with a tight budget. The handset excels with its primary and selfie cameras, which offer images with good colour accuracy. The handset’s design and display are also noteworthy, though its performance and software experience might fall short of expectations.
Final verdict
Rs 26,999 is the asking price of the Realme 13 Pro’s base 8 GB RAM + 256GB variant without any offers or discounts. The 12 GB + 256GB and 12 GB + 512GB variants are selling with an MRP of Rs 28,999 and Rs 31,999 respectively. The latter might not appeal that much, especially if you don’t need that much storage. The 8 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM variants with 256GB storage can be considered depending on your requirements.
The Motorola Edge 50 and Nothing Phone (2 a) Plus would suit performance-oriented users. The handsets also offer a relatively clean software experience, but they are both more expensive (by Rs 1,000) than the Realme smartphone.
The Realme 13 Pro should be ideal for those looking for a smartphone that excels in photography, particularly in daylight and portrait scenarios, and offers a stylish and premium look.
Editor’s rating: 7.5 / 10
Reasons to buy
- Elegant design with a glass back, and curved edges.
- The display offers vibrant colours.
- Primary and selfie cameras capture images with good colour accuracy and dynamic range in daylight.
- Decent battery life with a 5,200mAh capacity and acceptable 45 W fast charging.
Reasons not to buy
- The handset may lag behind competitors in terms of performance.
- Comes with 60 pre-installed apps, adding clutter to the user experience.
Key Specs
| Performance (Very Good) |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 s Gen 2 |
| Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad Core + 1.95 GHz, Quad core) |
| 8 GB RAM |
| Display (Very Good) |
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| 6.7 inches (17.02 cm); OLED |
| 1080x2412 px (FHD+) |
| 120 Hz Refresh Rate |
| Gorilla Glass 7 i Protection |
| Bezel-less with punch-hole display |
| Rear Camera (Very Good) |
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Triple Camera Setup
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| LED Flash |
| 4 k @30 fps Video Recording |
| Front Camera (Very Good) |
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| 32 MP Wide Angle Lens |
| Screen flash |
| 4 k @30 fps Video Recording |
| Battery (Very Good) |
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| 5200 mAh |
| 45 W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port |
| General |
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| SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| 5G Supported in India |
| 128 GB internal storage, Non Expandable |
| Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
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