Xiaomi Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ vs. Redmi Observe 13 Professional

The dilemma between the Xiaomi Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ and the non-plus Professional from the identical household is probably going a standard one. Not solely do these units supply related {hardware}, however the value hole is not enormous both.

In relation to software program and general consumer expertise, it is laborious to inform the distinction. However the 13 Professional+ sits above the Professional with a extra flagship-like design (curved back and front panels), higher construct and snappier {hardware}. Then again, the 13 Professional and 13 Professional+ are extra alike than not – identical show, battery capability, cameras and audio system.

So if you end up in that conundrum, proceed studying to be taught in regards to the nuances.

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For starters, you’ll be able to examine the whole specs sheets or straight proceed with our editor’s evaluation within the following textual content.

Measurement comparability

As anticipated, the 2 Redmis are virtually similar in dimension, with the costlier 13 Professional+ being barely thicker. Nevertheless, the Plus variant feels simpler to deal with and feels thinner too. That is principally due to its curved back and front panels. This helps with the grip, particularly in comparison with the 13 Professional’s flat body.

Moreover, the 13 Professional+ has a extra premium really feel, partly due to the curvatures and the supplies used. The 13 Professional+ has an aluminum aspect body, whereas the non-Plus settles for а plastic one. Furthermore, the Plus has a vegan leather-based variant, if you’re into that stuff, and affords higher ingress safety (IP68 vs. IP54).

All of those variations might sound trivial, however they’re fairly important when evaluating the 2 handsets in particular person. However because you in all probability haven’t got entry to each on the identical time, we propose looking on the digital 3D fashions to get a great grasp of how they examine size-wise.

Show comparability

Тhe two Redmis make use of an similar 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED panel with 12-bit colour depth, Dolby Imaginative and prescient and HDR10+ assist. We’re fairly assured that Xiaomi used the identical panel for each smartphones as even our exams present, for all intents and functions, similar outcomes with a brightness increase in auto mode at as much as 1,300 nits

The one distinction is the curvature of the Redmi Observe 13 Professional+’s entrance panel, making the bezels look even thinner.

Battery life

To our shock, the 2 units submit related Lively Use Scores with only some minutes distinction. We’re stunned as a result of the 2 units use two very totally different chipsets – the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 powering the non-Plus and the Dimensity 7200 is accountable for the 13 Professional+. Then once more, each handsets run on the identical software program (HyperOS + Android 14), characteristic the identical show and battery capacities are just about the identical too (5,000 mAh vs. 5,100 mAh).

There’s a bit nuance in each exams, although. The Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ affords barely longer gaming runtime and a tad higher video playback, therefore why it pulls forward of the non-Plus. Both method, the variations are principally negligible, so for probably the most half, battery life is identical.

Charging pace

The charging functionality is undoubtedly one in all Redmi Observe 13 Professional+’s standout options. The handset makes use of Xiaomi’s proprietary 120W HyperCharge, typically discovered on the corporate’s flagship fashions, whereas the usual 13 Professional settles for a 67W charging answer.

As anticipated, the Plus is significantly sooner than the vanilla Professional and even completes a full charging cycle inside half-hour. The 13 Professional, then again, requires a further 17 minutes to cost absolutely.

Speaker check

Though sound tuning is essentially a subjective matter, we imagine the usual Redmi Observe 13 Professional has the higher set of audio system. Loudness-wise, the 2 are virtually similar, however the usual Professional is a transparent winner when it comes sound high quality.

The Observe 13 Professional+ has that ring at increased quantity ranges, and we do not imply that in a great way. The highs and vocals are barely distorted, whereas the bass is not sufficient to provide music tracks much-needed fullness. Do not get us unsuitable, although, each units supply good speaker high quality, however the non-Plus model has fuller sound and extra balanced vocals and mids. It simply sounds hotter and cleaner.

Efficiency

The Redmi Observe 13 Professional+ makes use of a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, which, on paper, must be sooner than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 powering the Redmi Observe 13 Professional. The Professional+ affords 256GB of storage by default, whereas the 13 Professional solely has 128GB. The Plus additionally has sooner UFS 3.1 storage than the older UFS 2.2 contained in the non-Plus.

In relation to uncooked efficiency, the Professional+’s Dimensity 7200 falls behind the 13 Professional by 6% in a multi-core state of affairs, whereas a mixed check, just like the AnTuTu 10, reveals a big 34% lead over the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The costlier Redmi maintains a strong lead over its cheaper sibling in 3DMark’s GPU-heavy Wild Life check with a 40% distinction.

Benchmark efficiency

Regardless of the near-identical CPU efficiency, the Dimensity 7200 SoC contained in the 13 Professional+ is general the higher chip, particularly should you plan on launching a recreation or two every now and then. It has a considerably extra highly effective GPU, as evidenced by the mixed and GPU-intensive benchmarks.

Digital camera comparability

The Redmi Notes supply similar digicam {hardware}. They use a 200MP, 1/1.4″ important digicam with f/1.7 aperture and OIS, coupled with an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide digicam and 2MP devoted macro unit.

For selfies, the Redmis use a 16MP, 1/3.06″ shooter with f/2.4 aperture.

For probably the most half, we count on related high quality and general efficiency and each distinction we might observe is probably going because of the picture sign processing models (ISP).

Picture high quality

As we anticipated, the daylight images taken with the principle cameras are fairly related in general high quality. Sharpness and element are comparable, though the non-Plus might have a slight benefit in each facets. Conversely, the Plus produces extra vigorous photographs with further saturation and better publicity. The non-Plus goes for a extra pure colour tone and decrease publicity, leading to darker shadows and a grittier vibe.

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The identical may be stated in regards to the ultrawide cameras, however the Plus goes overboard with the extra sharpness that does not essentially enhance picture high quality. We want the usual Professional’s ultrawide stills.

For some odd purpose, the 2x zoom samples taken with the non-Plus look significantly better. They’re cleaner and rather more detailed.

In low-light situations, the Redmi Observe 13 Professional is the clear winner in our books. It maintains a extra pure look with darker shadows, increased distinction and extra correct colour copy. It additionally has a extra correct white stability, whereas the Plus’ stills look too vivid and with chilly colour temperature. The non-Plus is considerably sharper too. The identical applies to the 2x zoom samples.

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Redmi Observe 13 Professional: 0.6x • 1x • 2x

And as for the ultrawide stills, each should not excellent however the non-Plus does a greater job at sustaining sharpness and element.

Video high quality

For some purpose, the non-Plus movies look lots higher, particularly those taken with the principle digicam. Actually, we needed to double-check whether or not the 13 Professional+ video is not 1080p. The general rendition could also be related, however the non-Plus video is sharper and rather more detailed. It has as soon as once more barely darker publicity.

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Redmi Observe 13 Professional: 0.6x • 1x

Verdict

At the moment, 7-8 months after the discharge of the Redmi Observe 13 household, the worth hole between the 13 Professional+ and 13 Professional has grown smaller (€40-50). In such case, it could be logical to imagine the Plus model is the higher worth – it has a greater chipset, sooner charging and a greater construct with a extra premium-like design. It even has a correct proximity sensor as a substitute of a digital one just like the non-Plus. Nonetheless, this comparability is not a transparent reduce.

Upon nearer examination, the usual Professional model makes a great case for itself by providing a greater digicam expertise general (in all probability resulting from Qualcomm’s ISP) and nicer audio system. And for the reason that two units have comparable show high quality, battery life and quick sufficient charging, why not save a couple of bucks and go for the extra reasonably priced 13 Professional? For probably the most half, the usual Professional delivers the identical consumer expertise at a lower cost.