There’s a trio of new Redmi smartphones on the horizon, with the Redmi Note 13 series launching in South Africa on 10 April. Before all the serious details, like what they’ll cost and where you can get them, drop, here’s why you should be looking forward to launch day.

It’s not just that you’ll have a Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro+ to look forward to. Each of these handsets has its own special appeal to suit various sorts of users. ‘Something for everybody’ is sometimes a true statement.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5 G

The main thing you need to know about this handset, the headliner of the upcoming Redmi Note 13 series launch, is that it’s the successor to Stuff’s Mid-Range Smartphone of the Year for 2023. Will it secure the same spot for the brand at the end of 2024? That’s a waiting game but you don’t have to wait to get your hands on the absolutely mahoosive 200MP main camera sensor with baked-in optical image stabilisation.

It’s not all about the camera, though that is a definite perk. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+5G also charges up with an excellent 120Hz AMOLED display, powered in the back by a speedy 4nm processor, 12GB of system memory, and 512GB of storage. The 5,000mAh battery with the company’s 120W Hypercharge charging technology and an IP68 protection rating are just the cherry on top of this Sundae of Awesomeness.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G will arrive on SA’s shores in two shades – Midnight Black and Moonlight White.

Redmi Note 13 Pro

Just a step down the ladder is the Note 13 Pro, a strong competitor with its larger sibling in terms of camera tech thanks to its inclusion of the gigantic 200MP main sensor. There’s also a stunning AMOLED and plenty of power behind the screen, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage to look forward to.

The battery charging tech steps back to a still-speedy 67W but retains that 5,000mAh battery capacity. An IP54 rating means your device stays protected in most situations and there’s an in-screen fingerprint sensor to keep your phone’s contents safe as well.

The Note 13 Pro will feature two colourways at launch – Midnight Black and Forest Green.

Redmi Note 13

It wasn’t so long ago that the pinnacle of smartphone camera tech was a 108MP sensor. It’s still no slouch, as Redmi’s Note 13 Proves. The huge main sensor is part of a three-camera array, capable of displaying its wares on the excellent 120Hz AMOLED display. The panel, as with the Note 13’s bigger brothers, features ultra-thin bezels and there’s 33W fast charging as part of the 5,000mAh battery.

The Redmi Note 13 will be available in Midnight Black and Ice Blue following the 10 April South African launch. Stay tuned for more details on this trio of excellent handsets as it becomes available for our local market. Buckle up, it’s going to be an awesome one.