Xiaomi is all set to launch the highly anticipated Redmi Note 13 5G series in India on January 4th. This series will include three variants - Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. Ahead of the official unveiling, the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, with the model number 2312DRA50I, has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (Indian variant) Geekbench:
The Geekbench listing has revealed some key specifications of the Redmi Note 13 Pro. It confirms that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. This comes as no surprise as Xiaomi had recently announced that the Redmi Note 13 Pro Indian variant will be the world's first phone to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. Impressively, the smartphone has scored 1030 points in the single-core benchmark and 2851 points in the multi-core test.
Surprising Memory Configuration and Software Support:
The Geekbench listing has also revealed some surprising details about the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. It is set to debut in the Indian market with a massive 12GB memory configuration. However, it's worth noting that the device will come with an Android 13-based operating system. This has raised concerns among users as Android 14 has already been available for some time.
What's even more disappointing is the realization that the software support for the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G will be relatively shorter. If Xiaomi commits to a 3-year update cycle for this device, it will receive major updates only up to Android 16. This means that it will miss out on potential updates like Android 17, which it could have received if it had launched with an Android 14-based OS.
Pricing Details:
A recent leak has provided some information about the pricing of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. It is expected to be priced at Rs 32,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. We can expect more details to be revealed as we get closer to the launch date on January 4th.
In conclusion, the Redmi Note 13 5G series is generating a lot of excitement among Xiaomi fans in India. The Geekbench listing has given us a glimpse of the Redmi Note 13 Pro's specifications, including the powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. However, the choice of an Android 13-based OS and the shorter software support have left some users disappointed. We will have to wait for the official launch to get a complete picture of what the Redmi Note 13 5G series has to offer.
