Redmi 13C 5G Variant to Debut Exclusively in India

The Redmi 13C is expected to come with configurations offering up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Redmi 13C 5G variant is set to launch in India soon as the successor to the Redmi 12C that was launched a year ago. Industry sources have confirmed to Gadgets 360 that the Chinese smartphone maker is preparing to launch a 5G variant of the Redmi 13C in India, while a 4G model will also make its way to the country. The Redmi 13C was launched in Nigeria earlier this month, and the company has confirmed that it will debut in India on December 6.

The Redmi 13C that was unveiled by the company in Nigeria is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chip and offers support for 4G connectivity. Meanwhile, the company is preparing to launch a 5G variant of the Redmi 13C in India, which will also be a new model entirely and will be priced under Rs. 15,000. However, there’s no word on the processor that will power this handset. It will be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

Redmi 13C specifications (expected)

The 4G variant of the Redmi 13C that was launched in other markets is powered by an octa-core 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 chip. It is available in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations. It runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box.

The Redmi 13C features a 6.74-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 720×1,600 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 450 nits of peak brightness. The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary camera (f/1.8 aperture), a 2-megapixel macro camera (f/2.4 aperture), and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera (f/2.0 aperture) for selfies and video chats.

In terms of connectivity, the Redmi 13C supports 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. The device is equipped with various sensors, including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, and a virtual proximity sensor. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W USB-PD charging.