The tech brand Xiaomi produces smartphones under diverse categories ranging from entry-level to flagship. The Redmi series phones are targeted for the budget-friendly segment. Redmi phones have gained huge popularity in the Bangladeshi market for their value-for-money features. Xiaomi has recently launched the Redmi 13. Featured with standard functionalities, the phone follows its predecessor’s design and build quality. But can it hold the legacy in performance? Let’s dive deep into the features, pros, cons, and price of Xiaomi Redmi 13. Specs and Features of Xiaomi Redmi 13  Design Like its predecessors, the Xiaomi Redmi 13 has come with another sleek and simple design. It measures 168.6 mm in height, 76.3 mm in width, and 8.3 mm in thickness. The weight is 205 grams.  The front and rear panels are made of glass. While the structure is built with a polycarbonate plastic frame. The phone comes in four colours: Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Pearl Pink, and Ocean Blue. It has a hybrid dual SIM slot, allowing two Nano-SIM cards. The phone is IP53 rated, meaning it is dust and splash-resistant.  Read more: Symphony Helio 50 Review: A budget smartphone within BDT 15000 The back has a minimal design with a dual camera setup. The phone has an IR blaster, but it does not have secondary noise cancellation on the back. The speaker quality is good. But in this price range, the manufacturer could provide a stereo speaker.  Display The phone has a 6.79-inch FHD+ DotDisplay. The screen resolution is 2460 by 1080 pixels, which gives a pixel density of 396 ppi. The display type is an IPS LCD and can refresh at a rate of up to 90Hz. This makes movements on the screen look smooth.  Read more: Benco V90 Plus Review: A Worthy New Contender in the Budget Smartphone Market The typical brightness of the screen is 450 nits, but it can reach 550 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). However, under direct sunlight, users may experience some difficulties. The provision of a higher brightness could make it easier to see in bright light.  The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, which helps prevent scratches. However, its thick bezels may disappoint some users. The display has several special features. It includes a Reading Mode, which reduces blue light to make reading easier on the eyes. The display is TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certified, which means it reduces blue light exposure. It is also certified by TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly and Flicker-Free, helping reduce eye strain. Additionally, the screen uses DC dimming technology to adjust brightness smoothly. It has Widevine L1 support which allows viewing of Netflix and other OTT contents at full HD graphics. Read more: vivo Y18 Review: A Budget-friendly Phone with Standard Features Cameras In the camera section of Redmi 13, Xiaomi has brought significant changes. The ancestor Redmi 12 offered a 50 MP main sensor. While its selfie shooter was an 8MP camera.  The latest version Redmi 13 has two rear cameras. The main camera is a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor with an f/1.75 aperture. This means it can take very detailed and clear photos. It has a 6P lens and can focus automatically.  The second camera is a 2-megapixel macro shooter, used for taking close-up photos, also known as macro shots. It has an f/2.4 aperture. However, Redmi 12's 8MP ultra-wide camera is missing in the Redmi 13 model. Read more: 2024 DSLR Camera Buying Guide: Prices and Top Picks in Bangladesh The rear cameras come with features like LED flash and HDR mode, which helps to take better photos in different lighting conditions. The images captured by the rear sensors offer enough sharpness and detail without boosting extra colours or aggressing smoothing. The image quality is quite satisfactory considering its price range. The night mode allows for capturing good-quality images in low-light conditions. The cameras can record HD videos at 1080p and 720p, both at 30 frames per second. The front camera has 13 megapixels with an f/2.45 aperture, which is good for selfies. It also has HDR mode and can record HD videos at 1080p and 720p at 30 frames per second. The front camera includes a soft-light ring to improve lighting for selfies and has modes like portrait and time-lapse. Read more: Top Smart TV Picks for 2024: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide in Bangladesh Performance and Hardware The Xiaomi Redmi 13 runs on Android 14 with HyperOS. It has a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor built on a 12nm process. The octa-core processor has 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. The graphics processing unit (GPU) is a Mali-G52 MC2, which handles graphics and games. It comes in three configurations: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. If you need more space, you can add a memory card up to 1TB. For memory, the phone uses LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. However, the provision of the UFS 2.2 data transfer technology could make Redmi 13 performance better. Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Review: Worth the Hype? The operating system and pre-installed apps use some of the storage and RAM, so the actual available memory will be a bit less. However, this phone is not free from ads and bloatware. The manufacturer promises two years of Android updates and 3-years of security updates which are praiseworthy. Overall, the phone offers smooth performance for day-to-day light tasks. For gaming, you can play multiplayer games like PUBG at ultra-frame without significant frame drops. The heating issue is moderate like any other budget-friendly device. Battery and Charger The phone has a 5030mAh non-removable battery. It supports 33W fast charging through a USB Type-C port. This means the battery can charge quickly when using a compatible 33W charger. On average use, the phone can run for a day on a single full charge. Read more: Best TWS Earbuds Under Tk 1500: A Detailed Buyer’s Guide Pros and Cons of The Xiaomi Redmi 13 Pros - Glass-made back panel - Standard battery with fast charging- Android 14 OS with HyperOS UI- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner- Includes audio jack- NFC and infrared port support- FHD IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate- IP53 dust and splash resistance- Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Read more: vivo iQoo Z9 Turbo Review: New Contender in Mid-Budget Range Cons - No reverse or wireless charging- Lacks 5G support- Average camera setup- No 4K video recording- Missing Gyro-EIS support- Not suitable for high-end gaming or multitasking- Uses a shared microSDXC card slot. Official Price of Xiaomi Redmi 13 in Bangladesh The phone is available in two variations. The 6/128GB variant is available at BDT 17,999, and the 8/128GB variant is available at BDT 18,999. However, the price is subject to change. Read more: Honor Pad 9 Tablet: Is It Worth Buying? Conclusion Redmi 13 comes with notable features like a glass-bullet rear panel, a standard battery, fast charging, smooth navigation, and a vibrant FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, it boasts a robust design with IP53 dust, splash resistance, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The camera setup, though average, includes a high-resolution main sensor and useful modes. Powered by Android 14 with HyperOS on a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, it ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks.  However, the absence of wireless charging, 5G support, stereo speakers, and certain camera features might be limitations for some users.  On the whole, the Xiaomi Redmi 13 offers a balanced package under the 20000 Taka price range. Those looking for a budget-friendly device for regular tasks can consider this phone. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Review: An Efficient Budget-friendly Smartphone

When it comes to Samsung, there is a remarkable and relentless process through which they put forth their devices, whether it’s a flagship or a budget-friendly device. The same is true for the Galaxy ‘A’ series. A15 is the latest addition to this series. In the Galaxy A15 model, Samsung brings improvements in several aspects over last year's A14. Let’s take a detailed look.  Key Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G   Design and Build Quality  One of the key selling points of Samsung smartphones is the design symmetry in each of their lines. Whether you’re going for the A series, M series, or the flagship S series, the main design elements remain more or less the same. The only difference is in the materials.  The Galaxy A15 is also no different here as it looks much like the more expensive A35 and even the flagship S24. Except on the A15, the entire body is made from plastic.  The dimension of the A15 comes in at 160.1 mm by 76.8 mm by 8.4 mm with 200 g of effective weight. In terms of physical footprint, the A15 is much more compact than the A14 which is a great thing for compact phone enthusiasts. Read more: Best TWS Earbuds Under Tk 1500: A Detailed Buyer’s Guide The plastic back has a frosted finish to give it a glass-like look and the frame comes with a matte coat. Ports and buttons are in their usual spot including the coveted 3.5 mm headphone jack. The power button this time also doubles as the fingerprint scanner.  The only drawback with the A15 being a budget-friendly device would be the waterdrop notch, large chin, and the lack of a water protection rating.  The Display  The display on the Galaxy A15 is a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 800 nits of peak brightness. The resolution comes in at 1080 by 2340 pixels with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It makes for around 396 ppi density on the panel.  The large chin at the bottom might be out of standard for 2024, but the 84.3% screen-to-body ratio is what users will be getting for an affordable price. Aside from the specs, it's hardly contentious that the A15 has one of the best budget smartphone displays today.  Read more: Symphony Helio 50 Review: A budget smartphone within BDT 15000 The Super AMOLED tech from Samsung combined with the 90 Hz refresh rate brings a crisp and smooth user experience to the table. Needless to say, content consumption and browsing on this panel would bring a mid-range feel for its price.  The Camera  There is a triple camera setup on the Galaxy A15 vertically aligned on the back. Unlike most budget-friendly smartphones Samsung has included two useful sensors out of the three. The main sensor is a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter with AF. The secondary ones are a 5 MP f/2.2 ultrawide and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro shooter.  The front shooter is a 13 MP f/2.0 sensor. In terms of camera performance, the main shooter produced similar results to the A14. Pictures taken in bright light had great details and a characteristic warm tone to them. The dynamic range was pretty good as it showed a good balance overall. However, pictures taken in low light showed lens flare and occasional grains. Thankfully, the night mode did a pretty good job of dissipating them.  Read more: vivo iQoo Z9 Turbo Review: New Contender in Mid-Budget Range Portrait mode on the main sensor worked well with good edge detection and subject focus. The ultrawide sensor produced some decent images in well-lit environments without any fish-eye effect. The front shooter can take decent social media-ready selfies with Samsung post-processed beautification and softening in place.  The videography on the A15 is limited to 1080P at 30 fps. The low capacity is a bit surprising considering the A15 comes with an updated processor.  Processor and Performance  The Galaxy A15 is powered by Mediatek Helio G99 based on the 6 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a chip design of 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.  The G99 is a processor that has been seen on devices going up to 30K in the Bangladeshi market. So seeing the same processor on a sub-20K smartphone is a steal of a deal in itself.  Read more: Top Smart TV Picks for 2024: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide in Bangladesh In terms of performance, the G99 doesn’t slack. Games like PUBG can be played at Ultra with smooth fps. We didn’t notice any major hiccups or frame drops during the test. Similar titles like Genshin Impact, Asphalt 9, and COD ran with medium to high settings. The device did heat up after some time but it wasn’t anything unmanageable for the processor.  Benchmark Scores  Benchmark Score Geekbench 6 Multi-score 1890 GFX Aztec Open High  8.9 fps  GFX Manhattan 3.1 23 fps PCMark Battery  15:15 . Software  The software on the A15 is One UI 6 based on Android 14. One UI replaced the Samsung Experience to entirely revamp their UI/UX. It is fast, smooth, and with minimal bloatware making it an ideal experience even in a budget smartphone like the A15.  Read more: 2024 DSLR Camera Buying Guide: Prices and Top Picks in Bangladesh What’s even better? Samsung has committed to four years of software updates and five years of security updates on the A15.  Battery and Charge Time  The battery on the A15 is 5000 mAh. The device supports up to 25W of wired charging. However, the charger isn’t included in the box. Expect to get around 6 to 8 hours of screen time from a full charge.  Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy A15  Pros  - Super AMOLED panel with 90 Hz refresh rate - Side-mounted fingerprint scanner - 3.5 mm headphone jack - Updated Helio G99 processor - 25W wired fast charging - One UI 6 based on Android 14. Read more: Benco V90 Plus Review: A Worthy New Contender in the Budget Smartphone Market Cons  - No charger in the box - No dust/ water resistance IP rating- No 4K video recording option - No wireless charging support - No reverse charging support - Doesn’t have OIS or EIS  Price of Samsung Galaxy A15 4G in Bangladesh  The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G’s 4/128 GB configuration is available in the Bangladeshi market for around 17,000 Taka. However, the price may vary depending on the sellers. Verdict  The Galaxy A15 4G brings a semi-updated design, a new chipset, a better display, and better post-processing compared to the outgoing Galaxy A14. With each year, Samsung is perfecting its ultra-budget line to blur the line between budget and mid-range even further.  Read more: Honor Pad 9 Tablet: Is It Worth Buying? However, some intrinsic issues like no 4K recording, no water resistance rating, and an outdated display design might be disadvantageous for some users.  Regardless, the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G is nearly a perfect option compared to other budget options in the market.