If you haven’t heard the good word yet, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note Series smartphones are back for their thirteenth rendition. That’s right, the big day has finally come. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ 5G have officially launched in South Africa. Can we get a round of applause?

Xiaomi’s trio of smartphones not only weave together some of the best cameras in the game with absolutely stunning displays, but their excellent price points place the Redmi Note 13 Series comfortably in the race for Mid-Range Smartphone of the Year.

Whether you’re after a bonkers 200MP camera that’ll have you zooming in on your favourite football players from way up in the crowd, or a battery that just won’t quit (even when Eskom does), there’s something for everybody in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 Series.

Going Pro on a budget

Xiaomi’s got plenty to brag about where the Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ 5G are concerned. Both devices are championing a long list of firsts in Redmi Note Series history, such as curved, 120hz AMOLED displays which ultimately offer a more immersive viewing experience.

It’s also the first time the Note 13 Series is sporting an IP68 rating and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, essentially making both devices near-indestructible. All that, while also rocking the brightest and clearest displays and a Note Series-first with an under-display fingerprint sensor. What more could you ask for?

A whole lot, actually. These are the first devices in the Note Series to have a processor built using a 4nm manufacturing process, which leads to improved performance, enhanced efficiency and altogether better heat dissipation. Incidentally, the Note 13 Pro+ has MediaTek’s Dimensity-7200 Ultra chip inside, while its younger sibling uses Qualcomm’s Helio G-99 Ultra processor.

A good processor isn’t much use without an equally capable amount of RAM in the trunk. Both the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ are no slouch in this regard, with both models turning up with more than enough RAM at 12GB and plenty of storage with 512GB.

What’s better than 120W and 67W charging on the Note 13 Pro+ and Note 13 Pro respectively? Not much. But there’s a case to be made for what’s arguably the star of the show: the massive 200MP main camera sensor that comes kitted out with amazing 2x and 4x zoom levels, perfect for capturing those moments that are a little too… far out.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ arrives in two shades – Midnight Black and Moonlight White. The Redmi Note 13 Pro shares the Midnight Black colourway and introduces the Forest Green hue into the mix.

Keeping it simple

If you’re all about getting the most bang for your buck, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 should be at the top of your list. Not only does it share many of its Pro-named siblings’ best features, but it’s also carving a name for itself with one of the best cameras on the market at this price point.

We’re of course talking about the 108MP main sensor that the Redmi Note 13 is donning, which is regularly considered the pinnacle of other smartphone brands’ camera tech. That enormous 108MP sensor is just one of three, joined by just as capable 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensors. Don’t forget about the gorgeous 16MP front-facer embedded in the 6.67in, 120hz AMOLED display.

Hidden under that display is more than enough power to keep you satisfied, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

It may only have 33W fast-charging as the more budget-friendly model – the same as what you’d find in some industry-leading flagships – but arrives with a 5,000mAh battery that can be found not just here, but across the entire Note 13 Series.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 makes a case for being the most stylish of the lot, arriving in two shades: Midnight Black and Ice Blue.

You can pick up your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 today for only R7,799. Or you could take things one step further with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro, selling for R10,999. But if you’re after the best things in life, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ can be yours from R16,499.