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realme
13 Pro+
- 6.7-inch OLED
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- 186 g
- 5200 mAh
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
186 g
Weight
161.3 mm
Height
73.9 mm
Width
8.2 mm
Thickness
19.5:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- July 30, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- OLED
- Resolution
- 2412 × 1080
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 2000 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5200 mAh
- Wired charging
- 80 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Periscope · 50 MP · f/2.65 · OIS; Wide · 50 MP · f/1.88 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 8 MP · f/2.2
- Front cameras
- Selfie · 32 MP · f/2.45
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- USB
- USB Type-C
- NFC
- No
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A genuinely camera-focused mid-ranger with a rare periscope telephoto and excellent main sensor, held back by a modest Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset for demanding gaming.
Category scores
Camera
8.5
A world-first dual-50MP main and telephoto camera system delivers genuinely impressive results at this price.
Battery and charging
8.0
5200mAh with 80W charging delivers comfortable all-day-plus endurance and fast recovery.
Performance
6.5
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles everyday tasks well but clearly trails flagship-tier gaming performance.
Handling and portability
7.5
185.5g and a matte glass back make this a comfortable, well-balanced phone to hold.
Build quality
7.5
A distinctive matte glass design feels premium and solid despite the plastic frame.
Value
8.0
A rare telephoto camera and premium design at a clearly mid-range price.
Strengths
- Genuinely rare periscope telephoto camera at this price
- Excellent 50MP main camera with strong dynamic range
- Comfortable all-day-plus battery life with fast 80W charging
- Distinctive, premium-feeling matte glass design
Weaknesses
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 trails flagship-tier gaming performance
- 8MP ultrawide camera is a step down from the main and telephoto
- Some AI camera features need further refinement
- No wireless charging
Best for
- Photography enthusiasts wanting a genuine telephoto at mid-range pricing
- Buyers wanting a distinctive, premium-feeling design
- Anyone prioritizing daylight camera detail and dynamic range
Less suitable for
- Gamers wanting the strongest possible performance
- Buyers prioritizing ultrawide camera quality
- Anyone wanting wireless charging
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Older mid-range phone owners
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: A genuine leap in camera versatility, particularly zoom capability.
Current device: Performance-focused gamers
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 clearly trails Snapdragon 8-series or Dimensity 8000-series alternatives for demanding gaming.
Current device: Ultrawide-camera-focused shoppers
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: The main and telephoto cameras excel, but the ultrawide remains a step down.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The realme 13 Pro+ 5G is a genuinely camera-focused mid-ranger, bringing a rare periscope telephoto and excellent main sensor to an accessible price. The modest chipset for demanding gaming is the clearest trade-off, but for buyers prioritizing photography versatility and a premium design, this remains a strong pick.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE3G2G
- Colors
- `realme-13-pro-plus-5g`
- RAM
- 8 GB12 GB
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