Redmi teases launch of upcoming Redmi 13C

Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of the Redmi 13C. While the exact release date has not been disclosed, Redmi has teased the smartphone's design and colour options through multiple teaser images on social media. The Redmi 13C will be available in at least four different finishes. 

The device features a centrally positioned waterdrop-style notch for the front-facing camera. This new model is expected to succeed the Redmi 12C, which was introduced in India in March of the current year.

Xiaomi's official announcement for the Redmi 13C in Nigeria showcased the smartphone in black, blue, light blue, and light green colour variants. The device boasts curved screens, thin side bezels, and relatively thicker top and bottom bezels. 

The central notch accommodates the selfie camera. While Redmi has not provided detailed specifications or an exact launch date, previous leaks have offered some insights.

Specifications

The Redmi 13C is anticipated to run on Android 13-based MIUI 14.0.1 and feature a 6.74-inch IPS display with full-HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it could be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. 

The device may include a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.

As a successor to the Redmi 12C, which was priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant upon its India debut, the Redmi 13C is expected to offer updated features and improvements.