Xiaomi Redmi Word 13 Professional+ vs. Redmi Word 13 Professional

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

On the subject of 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}. Alternatively, 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 study in regards to the nuances.

Desk of Contents:

For starters, you may examine the entire specs sheets or immediately proceed with our editor’s evaluation within the following textual content.

Measurement comparability

As anticipated, the 2 Redmis are virtually equivalent in dimension, with the costlier 13 Professional+ being barely thicker. Nonetheless, 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 facet body, whereas the non-Plus settles for а plastic one. Furthermore, the Plus has a vegan leather-based variant, in case you are into that stuff, and presents higher ingress safety (IP68 vs. IP54).

All of those variations might sound trivial, however they’re fairly vital when evaluating the 2 handsets in individual. However because you in all probability do not have entry to each on the identical time, we recommend looking on the digital 3D fashions to get an excellent grasp of how they examine size-wise.

Show comparability

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

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

Battery life

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

There’s slightly nuance in each checks, although. The Redmi Word 13 Professional+ presents barely longer gaming runtime and a tad higher video playback, therefore why it pulls forward of the non-Plus. Both manner, the variations are principally negligible, so for probably the most half, battery life is similar.

Charging pace

The charging functionality is undoubtedly one in all Redmi Word 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 quicker than the vanilla Professional and even completes a full charging cycle inside half-hour. The 13 Professional, alternatively, requires a further 17 minutes to cost totally.

Speaker take a look at

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

The Word 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 offer music tracks much-needed fullness. Do not get us flawed, although, each gadgets provide 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 Word 13 Professional+ makes use of a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, which, on paper, must be quicker than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 powering the Redmi Word 13 Professional. The Professional+ presents 256GB of storage by default, whereas the 13 Professional solely has 128GB. The Plus additionally has quicker UFS 3.1 storage than the older UFS 2.2 contained in the non-Plus.

On the subject of uncooked efficiency, the Professional+’s Dimensity 7200 falls behind the 13 Professional by 6% in a multi-core state of affairs, whereas a mixed take a look at, just like the AnTuTu 10, exhibits a major 34% lead over the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The costlier Redmi maintains a stable lead over its cheaper sibling in 3DMark’s GPU-heavy Wild Life take a look at 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 in case you plan on launching a sport or two once in a while. It has a considerably extra highly effective GPU, as evidenced by the mixed and GPU-intensive benchmarks.

Digital camera comparability

The Redmi Notes provide equivalent digicam {hardware}. They use a 200MP, 1/1.4″ most 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 anticipate 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 pictures 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 points. Conversely, the Plus produces extra vigorous photographs with extra 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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Redmi Word 13 Professional: 0.6x • 1x • 2x

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

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

In low-light eventualities, the Redmi Word 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 brilliant 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 Word 13 Professional: 0.6x • 1x • 2x

And as for the ultrawide stills, each will not be very best however the non-Plus does a greater job at sustaining sharpness and element.

Video high quality

For some motive, 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 far more detailed. It has as soon as once more barely darker publicity.

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Redmi Word 13 Professional: 0.6x • 1x

Verdict

Immediately, 7-8 months after the discharge of the Redmi Word 13 household, the value hole between the 13 Professional+ and 13 Professional has grown smaller (€40-50). In such case, it might be logical to imagine the Plus model is the higher worth – it has a greater chipset, quicker charging and a greater construct with a extra premium-like design. It even has a correct proximity sensor as an alternative of a digital one just like the non-Plus. However, this comparability is not a transparent minimize.

Upon nearer examination, the usual Professional model makes an excellent case for itself by providing a greater digicam expertise general (in all probability as a consequence of Qualcomm’s ISP) and nicer audio system. And because the two gadgets have comparable show high quality, battery life and quick sufficient charging, why not save a couple of bucks and go for the extra inexpensive 13 Professional? For probably the most half, the usual Professional delivers the identical consumer expertise at a cheaper price.