Smartphone fans, who have not experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) yet in their “photography” escapades, should include the realme 13 Pro in their bucket list this year.
The sporadic afternoon showers and midnight rains during the past weeks did not deter me from taking pictures with the realme 13 Pro for a product review for Upgrade Magazine. As I clicked endless shots at every opportunity, lighting conditions and locations, my rating scale climbed from so-so to satisfactory to eventually delighted.
While it is too early for a final conclusion, I think in the long run, realme 13 Pro could attract the interest of midrange camera phones shifters. It has left an impression on me on its market potential.
UNBOXING
Inside a sealed box of realme 13 Pro 5G with AI, aside from the camera phone, are a USB Type-C Cable, 45W Charging Adapter with USB Type-C Port, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, and Quick Guide.
HIGHLIGHTS
The major highlights of the realme 13 Pro are the camera, battery, processor, storage and display.
Aside from AI being the hottest thing nowadays, specifically the AI Editor, four major highlights stand out. One buys the realme 13 Pro because of these.
One. AI Ultra Clarity Sony LYT600;
Two. 120 Hz Curved OLED Display;
Three. Snapdragon 7 Gen2; and
Four. 5200 mAh Battery
CAMERA
Optics is the strength of realme 13 Pro. It uses the Sony LYT 600 OIS Camera (Main) 50 MP, and Ultra-wide Camera 8 MP and Selfie Camera 32 MP. Design-wise, realme 13 Pro retained the Luxury Watch look camera island that also hosts the sensor and LED flash.
Great photos are produced when subjects are taken outdoor. Night scene flicks need further improvement as they tend to turn out as ICM (intentional camera movement) photos. Though, zoomed in ones could turn out clear and decent.
To achieve excellent camera phone photos out of realme 13 Pro, constant and endless practice is suggested. With the AI apps features, it is a never ending self discovery and learning process.
Good thing, it has a memory of 512 GB ROM.
The AI Ultra Clarity app feature enhances image resolution and clarity in blurred shots. Additional features are AI Smart Removal, Group Photo Enhance and AI Audio Zoom.
STORAGE
realme offers the 13 Pro with up to 12 GB plus 512 GB large storage of dynamic RAM. This generous amount of RAM is sufficient for multitasking and keeping multiple apps running smoothly in the background and the additional benefit of virtual RAM expansion.
BATTERY
45W SUPERVOOC Charge on a large 5200mAh Battery to go fast full charge in a breeze.
PROCESSOR
It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 high-performing and power-efficient octa-core processor. During my photography and videography review for Upgrade Magazine, the realme 13 Pro tends to get warm during prolonged usage. Indicating that the processor power is being squeezed to the max, I think.
Software-wise, realme 13 Pro runs on Android 14 with the realmeUI 5.0 interface.
DISPLAY
6.72” OLED with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Color display of 1.07-billion colors and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The curve frame makes the camera phone feel slim. This not only contributes to its sleek appearance, but also enhances its ergonomics.
It is protected by a Gorilla Glass 7i.
SPECIFICATIONS
Processor
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
CPU: 4nm Process, Octa-core, up to 2.4Ghz
GPU: Adreno 710
Memory & Storage
Up to 12 GB+512GB Large Storage
RAM: 8GB/12GB
ROM: 128G/256GB/512GB
Up to 12GB + 12GB Dynamic RAM
Display
Size: 6.7 inches
Main screen material: OLED
Screen ratio: 93%
Resolution: 2412 x 1080 (FHD+)
Contrast: 5000000:1
Color display: 1.07 billion colors
Color gamut: 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
Refresh rate: up to 120Hz
Charging & Battery
45W SUPERVOOC Charge
5200mAh (typ) Massive Battery
5050mAh (min) Battery Capacity
Camera
50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS Camera
Sensor: 1/1.95”
Resolution 6144 x 8192
Equivalent Focal Length: 26mm
FOV: 79°
Aperture: f/1.88
Lens: 5P
Support OIS
8MP Ultra-Wide Camera
Equivalent Focal Length: 16mm
FOV: 112°
Aperture: f/2.2
Lens: 5P
32MP Sony Selfie Camera
FOV: 90°
Aperture: f/2.45
Lens: 5P
Rear Camera Functions:
PHOTO, VIDEO, STREET, NIGHT, PORTRAIT, PRO, PANO, HI-RES, MOVIE, TIME-LAPSE,SLOW-MO, LONG EXPOSURE, DUAL-VIEW VIDEO, DOC SCANNER, STARRY MODE, TILT-SHIFT, Google Lens
The rear supports: 4K @ 30fps, 1080 P @ 60fps / 30fps and 720P @ 60fps / 30fps;
EIS+OIS: 1080 P @ 60fps / 30fps, 720P @ 60fps / 30fps
Video zoom shooting supports: 1080 P @ 60fps / 30fps and 720P @ 60fps / 30fps
Video slow motion supports: 720P @ 120fps / 240fps and 1080 P @ 120fps
Movie mode supports: 1080 P @ 30 fps
Time lapse photography supports: 1080 P @ 30 fps
Multi-view video support: 1080 P @ 30 fps
Front Camera Functions:
PHOTO, VIDEO, PANO, PORTRAIT, NIGHT, TIME-LAPSE, DUAL-VIEW VIDEO, FACE BEAUTY, FILL LIGHT
Front video supports: 1080 P / 720P / 4K @ 30fps, and the default is 1080 P @ 30fps (beauty is turned on by default )
Front support video zoom
Front support multi-view video recording
Cellular & Wireless
5G + 5G Dual Mode
SA/NSA Supported
Frequency Bands:
GSM: 850/900/1800
WCDMA: Bands 1/5/8
FDD-LTE: 1/3/5/8/28B
TD-LTE: Bands 40/41
Audio
Super Linear Dual Speakers
Supports OReality Audio
Hi-Res Audio Certification
Dual-mic Noise Cancellation
Buttons & Ports
2 Nano SIM Card Slots
Type-C Port
Power Button
Volume Buttons
The suggested retail price of realme 13 Pro Series 5G are Php 28,999 (realme 13 Pro+ 5G 12GB + 256GB) and Php 31,999 (realme 13 Pro+ 5G 12GB + 512GB). While for the realme 13 Pro 5G, it sells at Php 24,999.
The realme 13 Pro+ variants are available at realme physical stores nationwide. For purchases made until Sept 15, customers can get a Mystery Gift Box freebies worth up to Php 29,999. While the realme 13 Pro is available at realme TikTok Shop. It comes with a free TechLife Portable Steam Iron…until supply lasts.
Credit Card payment is acceptable with up to an18-month installment term from August 28 to September 30 at 0% interest. While, Home Credit offers 0% interest rate with up to an 18-month term when purchase is made until September 30, 2024.
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