Tech Review: realme 13 5G review – this gaming phone delivers

The realme 13 is a gaming phone that delivers on its promise. The big immersive 6.79 inch display with 90Hz AdaptiveSynch refresh rate makes it ideal for playing mobile games, or even binging your favorite shows. Even if the screen is big, it still fits in your hand nicely, which is a feature that I personally think is important as I tend to hold on to my phone-a lot, admittedly being chronically online.

With an impressive 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.88 mm in dimensions (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) you can fully enjoy and immerse yourself in your current game or series obsession.

IP64, dust/water resistant – in case you’re not sure IP64 is an Ingress Protection (IP) rating and this means that a product is dust-proof / dust-tight and can also withstand water splashes to a certain degree. The higher the number of the IP the better the protection for the product, being IP64 the realme 13 is not invincible but its still good to know that the realme 13 can withstand dust and water, again, to a certain degree.

The unique marble pattern, makes it good enough to display and look at without having the need to buy a phone case for it. I personally love the mint green color (Speed Green) which is cool to the eyes and sets it apart from other mobile phones.

One of the impressive features of the realme 13 is the GT Mode which, when it is on, makes sure to prioritize FPS (Frames Per Second) and screen response, as if that isn’t something to be impressed by-wait, there’s more! Switching on the GT mode does not take a toll on its battery! Ensuring that you will be powered up and on the go for a long time.

Once you are done with your game, you can easily switch from the GT mode back to regular mode with just a few swipes-making things so much easier and more convenient.

Taken with the realme13

Although limited when it comes to its photography and video features, the realme 13 is still able to capture nice photos, with the right amount of light.

Here are some photos taken with the realme 13.

Taken with the realme 13

Priced at P16,999.00 SPR the realme 13 5G delivers on its promise of being an affordable gaming phone that can also keep up with your everyday smart phone needs. Check out the dimensions and product specifics below.

realme 13 Dimensions and Product Specifics

Dimensions: 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP64, dust/water resistant
Display
Type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Size 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)

Platform
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

Memory
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera
Dual 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
other unspecified camera
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera
Single 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0″
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC No
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type
5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 45W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised)