realme’s latest budget champion, the realme 13 5G, is now available in the Philippines. Building on the success of its predecessor, the realme 12 5G, this new model offers a significant upgrade in performance and storage. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, the realme 13 5G delivers a smoother, faster experience.
Let’s dive into the details and see if this budget-friendly smartphone is worth considering.
Quick Unboxing
Box contents:
- realme 13 5G 12GB + 256GB version in Speed Green color
- 2-pin 45W SuperVOOC fast charger
- USB Type C Cable
- SIM Ejector tool
- Protective case
- User Guide and Warranty information
Design
The realme 13 5G boasts a sleek, dual-tone design that blends a textured back with a glossy camera module. While the large camera island might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it houses the primary camera, macro lens, flash, and a dummy sensor.
The realme 13 5G feels comfortable in hand despite its slightly sharp edges. The power button doubles as a fingerprint scanner, offering quick and reliable unlocking
Display
The realme 13 5G features a 6.72-inch IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth visuals. While the peak brightness of 580nits is sufficient for indoor use, it might be a bit challenging to see clearly in bright sunlight.
Given the price point, it’s surprising that realme opted for an IPS panel instead of the more vibrant AMOLED display. This choice might affect the overall multimedia experience, as IPS displays often lack the deep blacks and vivid colors of AMOLED panels. However, the dual speakers offer decent sound quality, compensating for some of the display’s limitations. Additionally, the Widevine L1 certification ensures a smooth streaming experience on platforms like Netflix.
Cameras
The realme 13 5G boasts a revamped camera system, featuring a 50MP Samsung S5KJNS sensor with OIS. While the primary camera resolution has decreased from 108MP, the new sensor captures detailed images in daylight, with vibrant colors and decent dynamic range. Even in low-light conditions, the realme 13 5G delivers impressive results, capturing images with minimal noise.
Up front, a 16MP selfie camera ensures natural-looking portraits with plenty of detail.
For videographers, the realme 13 5G offers a significant upgrade, capable of recording 2K 30FPS videos. Thanks to the OIS, footage is smooth and stable, making it a great choice for content creators.
Performance
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, the realme 13 5G offers sufficient performance for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and social media. While the phone handles most activities smoothly, occasional lags may occur during intensive multitasking or when scrolling through content-heavy apps. The dynamic RAM feature helps alleviate these issues by expanding the available memory up to 26(12+14)GB.
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Running on realme UI based on Android 14, the realme 13 5G provides a clean and intuitive user interface with several useful features. The AI loop, for example, simplifies sharing content across apps with a simple drag-and-drop gesture. The sidebar and file dock offer quick access to frequently used apps and files, while air gestures provide a convenient way to answer or end calls. realme has committed to providing two major OS upgrades and three years of security updates, ensuring long-term support.
Battery and charging
The realme 13 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging. While the battery life is average for this price range, lasting around 6-7 hours of screen time under typical usage, it should be sufficient for most users.
realme 13 5G review: Final thoughts
