IN PICS | Poco F5, iQoo Neo 7 Pro, More Challengers To Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

Poco F5 5G (Price: Rs 29,999 onwards) — The Poco F5 poses a strong challenge to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, offering impressive specs like a 6.67-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor, up to 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Although its 64MP main sensor and 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging are less flashy, the powerful processor makes it a budget-friendly powerhouse, lacking in style but excelling in performance.

iQoo Neo 7 Pro (Price: Rs 32,999 onwards) — The iQoo Neo 7 Pro boasts a potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, up to 12 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED full HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate offers expansive viewing. Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and 120 W fast charging, it rivals the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Despite a modest 50-megapixel main camera, the phone delivers consistent performance. Running on a slightly cluttered FunTouch OS based on Android 13, it stands out with powerful features and a distinctive orange colour.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G (Price: Rs 29,999 onwards) — Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G faces tough competition from the OnePlus Nord 3 5G in the premium mid-segment. The Redmi boasts a 6.74-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display, while the Nord 3 features a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Despite the Redmi's higher camera megapixels, the Nord 3's Sony IMX890 sensor adds sophistication. The Nord 3's 5,000mAh battery supports 80W charging, and its Oxygen OS on Android 13 presents a strong challenge to the Redmi.

Honor 90 (Price: Rs 31,999 onwards) — The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and Honor 90 compete with curved displays and 200MP main cameras. The Honor 90 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, 12GB RAM, and up to 512GB storage. Despite lacking OIS, its 200MP main sensor and robust 50MP front sensor make it a strong mid-segment contender. The 5,000mAh battery charges at 66W, with a supplied 30W charger.

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (Price: Rs 25,999) — Opt for the Redmi Note 13 Pro if you seek a budget-friendly alternative to the 'Pro+' model. It boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 200MP main camera with OIS, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. The 5,100mAh battery supports 67W fast charging, while both phones run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13, with a forthcoming HyperOS update.