Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ vs. Redmi Note 13 Pro
The dilemma between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and the non-plus Pro from the same family is likely a common one. Not only do these devices offer similar hardware, but the price gap isn't huge either.
When it comes to software and overall user experience, it's hard to tell the difference. But the 13 Pro+ sits above the Pro with a more flagship-like design (curved front and back panels), better build and snappier hardware. On the other hand, the 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ are more alike than not - same display, battery capacity, cameras and speakers.
So if you find yourself in that conundrum, continue reading to learn about the nuances.
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For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the following video or in the following text.
Size comparison
As expected, the two Redmis are almost identical in size, with the more expensive 13 Pro+ being slightly thicker. However, the Plus variant feels easier to handle and feels thinner too. That's mostly because of its curved front and back panels. This helps with the grip, especially compared to the 13 Pro's flat frame.
Additionally, the 13 Pro+ has a more premium feel, partly because of the curvatures and the materials used. The 13 Pro+ has an aluminum side frame, while the non-Plus settles for а plastic one. Moreover, the Plus has a vegan leather variant, if you are into that stuff, and offers better ingress protection (IP68 vs. IP54).
All of these differences may sound trivial, but they are quite significant when comparing the two handsets in person. But since you probably don't have access to both at the same time, we suggest taking a look at the virtual 3D models to get a good grasp of how they compare size-wise.
Display comparison
Тhe two Redmis employ an identical 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED panel with 12-bit color depth, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support. We are pretty confident that Xiaomi used the same panel for both smartphones as even our tests show, for all intents and purposes, identical results with a brightness boost in auto mode at up to 1,300 nits.
The only difference is the curvature of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+'s front panel, making the bezels look even thinner.