Realme recently launched its new mid-range series, which includes the Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G. As the name suggests, the latter is the high-end model in the series, specifically targeting gamers. We tested the device for a week, and we found that the Realme 13+ 5G is worth considering, especially for gaming and multitasking. The smartphone packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 50-megapixel dual camera setup at the back. You can read our detailed review here. And if you need a quick understanding, here’s a 5-point review.

Review of Realme 13+ 5G in 5 points

Design and performance: Realme has maintained consistency in its design across most of its smartphones launched this year. The Realme 13+ 5G also features a similar design as its previous smartphones launched this year. It has the same circular camera module on the back panel with an ombre effect. Not that we haven’t seen it, but it still looks good. Bonus: a flat display design and a nice grippy texture on the back.

The Realme 13+ 5G uses a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has slightly uneven bezels – the bottom bezel is thicker than the other three sides – but the portion of the bezel that is visible is very minimal and does not hinder the viewing experience. Apart from offering a good video viewing experience, the gaming experience on the display is even better.

Display: For gaming, the phone doesn’t just offer a good visual experience, the gameplay is equally fun. The Realme 13+ 5G is a power-packed performer. It runs high-graphics games, heavy applications, and everyday tasks with ease. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset paired with 8GB and 12GB of RAM. The smartphone comes in three variants: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB. Since the smartphone targets the gaming audience, we also tested heavy games on the device. Read our detailed review for details.

Talking about the UI, the Realme 13+ 5G runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. The UI is simple and easy to use. But it would have been better if it was free from bloatware.

Battery: Realme 13+ 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging support. The phone’s battery easily lasts a day. This is a little more if you don’t use the battery too much. The device also charges quickly. It takes you just 30 minutes to charge from 0 percent to 100 percent.

Camera: With a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel mono camera, the smartphone clicks beautiful and vivid pictures. However, the experience with the front camera was not that good. There is a 16-megapixel camera on the front which sometimes pixelates pictures in low light. In good lighting, selfies come out well. Overall, the rear camera is impressive, but the front camera needs some improvement. Here are some pictures clicked from the Realme 13+ 5G.

Verdict: The Realme 13+ 5G lives up to the company’s claims of being a good gaming phone thanks to its strong performance, great display, and long battery life. I think this smartphone is one of the top contenders for gaming smartphones in the sub-Rs 25,000 price segment.