Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Performance Review: Dimensity 7200-Ultra Delivers Strong Performance, Smooth Gaming, Optimized Temperatures

One of the strengths of the Redmi Note series is its powerful performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is no exception, featuring impressive specs with the Dimensity 7200-Ultra chip. So how does the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G perform in terms of power? Does the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G deliver smooth gaming experiences? Let's evaluate the performance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G to find out!

Powerful Configuration of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G with Dimensity 7200-Ultra Chip

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is one of the most powerful Redmi smartphones currently available, thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra processor. Before verifying Xiaomi's claims, let's go through the specifications of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G for easy reference:

• Display: 6.67-inch size, AMOLED panel, 1.5K resolution (2,712 x 1,220 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 1,800 nits.
• CPU: Dimensity 7200-Ultra.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB.
• Rear Camera: 200 MP (main) + 8 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro).
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 120 W fast charging.
• Operating System: MIUI 14 - Android 13.

Explore: Learn more about the Dimensity 7200-Ultra chip and many other powerful processors from MediaTek

Additional information for you, the Dimensity 7200-Ultra is built on TSMC's 2nd generation 4nm process and features an octa-core CPU architecture including 2 Arm Cortex-A715 cores running at 2.8 GHz, and 6 Cortex-A510 cores. Of course, to verify the power of the processor inside the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, let's move on to the performance benchmark section below.

Performance Benchmark of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

In this section, I'm utilizing specialized benchmarking software like GeekBench 6, 3DMark, and PCMark. I also want to note that the scores below are for reference only and may not fully reflect the actual performance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. The conditions for benchmarking are as follows:

• The device battery must be between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% may affect the device performance and results).
• Do not charge the battery while benchmarking.
• Benchmarking is conducted 3 times consecutively, and the average result is taken after 3 rounds of benchmarking.

Starting with GeekBench 6, the results achieved by Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are quite impressive with 1,109 single-core and 2,594 multi-core scores. This demonstrates the fast processing speed of the CPU cores inside the Dimensity 7200-Ultra. Additionally, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also achieved impressive numbers in tests like GPU Compute OpenCL and Vulkan.

• Single-core/Multi-core: 1,109/2,594.
• GPU Compute (OpenCL): 3,156.
• GPU Compute (Vulkan): 3,310.

Moving on to the PCMark software, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G achieved a score of 11,714 points, which is not far behind some smartphones in the same price range. This score also demonstrates that the new generation Redmi Note Pro+ can handle basic tasks well, such as calling, texting, web browsing, social media, watching movies, and taking photos.

In the light graphics test called 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G achieved a total score of 1,178 points with an average FPS of 7.06. During the benchmarking process, there was no change in the device's battery life and temperature after completing the test (95% battery and 38 degrees Celsius).

Finally, there's the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, the most demanding benchmark in this performance assessment. For those who are unfamiliar, this test will automatically loop 20 times to assess the phone's stability when performing heavy tasks such as video editing, gaming, etc. Pay attention to the Stability section as it's the most critical factor in this test.

From the results table above, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G achieved a stability level of up to 99.2%, which is significantly higher than its competitors in the same price range. This is evident from the small score difference between the highest loop score and the lowest loop score, which is only 10 points (1,117 - 1,167 = 10). Additionally, the device's temperature only increased by about 4 degrees Celsius (from 37 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius), and the battery level decreased by 6% (from 98% to 92%) after completing the test.

As a conclusion for the performance assessment, I observed that Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G delivers impressive results in tests related to CPU processing speed, especially in GPU-intensive benchmarks like 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. This indicates that the device will handle most tasks users need on a phone, including demanding tasks like photo and video editing or gaming.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G provides smooth gaming experience but encounters overheating in heavy games

Speaking of gaming, I've also downloaded four games to Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G to assess the device's real-world performance (those games include: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile, and Genshin Impact).

I'll provide a detailed description of the gaming experience with each title on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G through the sections below. Before diving in, I want to mention that I've enabled High Performance mode as well as Game Turbo mode to ensure the best gaming experience on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Moreover, I've measured the temperature of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G before and after gaming (applied to all 4 games) to provide you with visual insights. I've also used the Perfdog software to measure FPS for each game, and you can find the related data here for reference.

- Liên Quân Mobile

For a basic game like Liên Quân Mobile, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G handles it effortlessly at the highest graphics settings.

I'm satisfied with the gaming experience of Liên Quân Mobile on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, as the device maintains an average frame rate of 60.1 FPS throughout the match. This ensures smooth gameplay and no frame drops during controls or visuals.

After a match of Liên Quân Mobile (about 15 minutes), the temperature of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G slightly rises in the screen area (maximum temperature around 39.4°C) and around the rear camera (maximum temperature around 38.6°C). For the device's frame, the highest temperature measured fluctuates between 36 - 38°C.

- Call Of Duty Mobile

In the fast-paced shooting game like Call Of Duty Mobile, I could set the in-game graphics to Very High and frame rate to Very High on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. However, I decided to slightly lower the graphics quality in the game to achieve an Ultra frame rate (equivalent to 90 FPS) for smoother gameplay.

Regarding the experience of playing Call Of Duty Mobile on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, I have no complaints as the device smoothly processes every frame and action in the game. The average frame rate achieved by Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G reaches up to 89.1 FPS, and the game graphics are reproduced relatively well, without losing too many details.

Additionally, the temperature of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G while playing Call Of Duty Mobile did not increase significantly after about 10 minutes of gameplay. In the screen area and around the rear camera cluster of the device, the maximum temperature fluctuates around 36 - 39°C. Meanwhile, this figure for the device frame is between 35 and 37°C.

- PUBG Mobile

Moving on to PUBG Mobile, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G still allows me to set the graphics to HDR level and the frame rate to Ultra High. However, I always prioritize frame rate whenever playing this game, so I reduced the graphics quality from Ultra HDR to HDR. At this point, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G can handle PUBG Mobile at Extreme frame rate (equivalent to 60 FPS).

Although I reduced the image quality in the game, the details of the scenery and characters are still relatively clear on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. Additionally, the device also maintains an average frame rate of 59.8 FPS, which remains stable throughout the match.

In contrast to games like Arena of Valor or Call Of Duty Mobile above, the highest temperature of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G while playing PUBG Mobile has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. Specifically, the temperature ranges from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius (around the screen, near the rear camera) and 36 to 38 degrees Celsius (around the surrounding frame).

- Honkai: Star Rail

Lastly, the graphics-intensive game named Honkai: Star Rail, I adjusted the graphics settings as shown below with Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G to achieve the best experience.

Regarding the experience, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G handles smoothly with the effects of skills, character movements in the game. Additionally, the response speed when I perform control operations is relatively fast, with no delay. The graphics and details in the game are also vividly reproduced by the device, clear.

Due to Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G having to handle a game with many complex graphic effects like Honkai: Star Rail, the temperature of the device increases. Similar to the PUBG Mobile game above, the temperature ranges from 37 to 42 degrees Celsius (around the screen, near the rear camera) and 36 to 38 degrees Celsius (around the frame).

In conclusion, for the gaming experience, I assess that Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G can handle many popular games today with average to decent graphics. For games with intricate details, vast spaces, and complex scene transitions like PUBG Mobile or Honkai: Star Rail, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G can still perform well. However, the device may experience heating around the camera, screen, and frame.

On the flip side, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G features Game Turbo, offering many useful functions for gaming. Besides improving performance for the phone as mentioned above, Game Turbo mode also helps adjust GPU, image quality for each game. Additionally, I can customize the non-touch area to reduce accidental touches during gaming sessions.

Going beyond that, the Game Turbo tool on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G also offers useful shortcut features such as: Do Not Disturb, Memory release, Clear cache, Screenshot, Video recording, Brightness adjustment, etc. This makes my gaming experience on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G even better.

In addition to Game Turbo, I also want to share a bit more about MIUI 14 on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. This interface operates relatively smoothly on the new generation Redmi Note Pro+ phone. Most tasks/applications I use on the phone run smoothly, without encountering app crashes or lag. Furthermore, I noticed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G regularly receives security updates and bug fixes as well as performance improvements (this is a plus point that I highly appreciate).

Speaking of software updates, I feel a bit disappointed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ hasn't been upgraded to the latest Xiaomi HyperOS (based on Android 14) yet. According to Xiaomi's announcement, 8 devices including Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12S, and Xiaomi Pad 6 will receive the Xiaomi HyperOS update in Q1/2024.

I hope Xiaomi will also soon release the HyperOS update for the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G because this phone is also among the devices expected to receive the HyperOS update.

Stay tuned for our review of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G with Xiaomi HyperOS update on 24h Technology!

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G with 5,000mAh battery delivers long-lasting gaming sessions

To verify the continuous gaming endurance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, we played the 4 games mentioned above: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile, and Honkai: Star Rail for an extended period. Here are the conditions for our test:

• Play one game continuously until the device runs out of battery.
• Set screen brightness to 100% and enable 120Hz refresh rate.
• Turn on external speaker with volume set to 50%.
• Enable WiFi and social media notifications.
• Do not enable power-saving mode, adaptive brightness, GPS, or Bluetooth.
• Start the test at 100% battery and continue until the battery reaches 0%.
• Game Turbo mode is activated to enhance device performance.

Here are the results obtained:

• Honkai: Star Rail: 3 hours 52 minutes.
• Call Of Duty Mobile: 5 hours 20 minutes.
• Liên Quân Mobile: 5 hours 34 minutes.
• PUBG Mobile: 5 hours 37 minutes.

As you can see from the results table above, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G can handle 3 games - Liên Quân Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile, and PUBG Mobile - with an average duration of over 5 hours. However, it experiences more battery drain in Honkai: Star Rail due to the device having to process more complex graphics effects and animations. Overall, I believe the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G with its 5,000mAh battery will still meet the long-term gaming needs of many users.

Additionally, it's important to note that the test conditions for my evaluation were much more rigorous than real-world usage. Therefore, I believe the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G will provide even longer gaming durations. Moreover, the figures above are for reference only as the results will depend on device settings, game configurations, usage conditions, and other environmental factors.

Conclusion

In summary of the performance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, I assess that the device can handle most tasks that users need on a smartphone well. For gaming tasks, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G still performs admirably, except for some graphically intensive games that may cause the device to heat up.

What do you think about the performance of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G? Leave your thoughts below! Thank you for your interest and for following my article.

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