The new realme 13+ 5G aims to cater to mobile gamers with a focus on high-performance capabilities, this device packs an impressive set of features designed to enhance anyone's gaming experience while also handling everyday tasks with ease.
The realme 13 5G (12GB+256GB) comes in Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple, with a price tag of ₱19,999 and its now available both online and on all realme retail stores nationwide. After using the realme 13+ 5G for a while, time to share my insights on its gaming capabilities and overall functionality.
realme 13+ 5G Specs:
Android 14, realme UI 5.0
6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution
120Hz refresh rate
2.5GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G octa-core processor
Mali-G615 MC2
12GB RAM
256GB UFC 3.1 internal storage
50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS + Auxiliary lens (flicker sensor) rear cameras, LED flash
16MP selfie camera
In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face unlock, Gyroscope
IP65, dust/water resistant
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
4G LTE, 5G
WiFi 4/ WiFi 5/ WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, BDS, QZSS
NFC
USB-C
3.5mm Headset Jack
5,000mAh battery, 80W wired charging
Colors: Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple
185g
Design and Built
The realme 13+ 5G brings a sleek and modern design that balances style, ergonomics, and durability, making it ideal for everyday use and long gaming sessions.
6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution
120Hz refresh rate
2.5GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G octa-core processor
Mali-G615 MC2
12GB RAM
256GB UFC 3.1 internal storage
50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS + Auxiliary lens (flicker sensor) rear cameras, LED flash
16MP selfie camera
In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face unlock, Gyroscope
IP65, dust/water resistant
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
4G LTE, 5G
WiFi 4/ WiFi 5/ WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.4
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, BDS, QZSS
NFC
USB-C
3.5mm Headset Jack
5,000mAh battery, 80W wired charging
Colors: Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple
185g
Design and Built
The realme 13+ 5G brings a sleek and modern design that balances style, ergonomics, and durability, making it ideal for everyday use and long gaming sessions.
Its sporty oriented look is reflected in the “Victory Speed Design,” which features sleek lines and a striking lightning-inspired texture on the back. It's available in three standout colors—Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple.
With a slim profile measuring just 7.6mm thick and weighing only 185g, the realme 13+ 5G is compact and lightweight and comfortable to use even during extended hours. The phone’s ergonomic back design fits comfortably in the hand, reducing strain during long hours of play or streaming.
The phone is IP65-rated, meaning it's resistant to dust and light water splashes. While it's not designed for full submersion, this protection offers peace of mind during outdoor activities, gaming on the go, or when faced with accidental spills or light rain.
At the back, the realme 13+ 5G sports a circular camera module, a signature design element across the realme 13 series. The frame is made of premium plastic with high-quality finishes, maintaining a lightweight feel without compromising durability. Plus, the package includes a protective case and a pre-applied screen protector, adding extra value right out of the box.
For added convenience, the power button and volume controls are comfortably placed on the right side, making them easy to access during gameplay. The in-display fingerprint sensor provides quick unlocking without interrupting your grip.
And for gamers who prefer wired audio, the 3.5mm headphone jack is still here, positioned at the top along with a speaker and microphone. At the bottom, you'll find the Type-C port, another speaker, microphones, and the SIM slot.
Overall, the realme 13+ 5G combines a performance-driven design with practical features. It’s built to enhance both gaming and everyday tasks, with a focus on comfort and durability. The IP65 rating adds an extra layer of protection, making it a great choice for users who need both style and functionality.
AMOLED Display
The realme 13+ 5G boasts a large 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering sharp visuals and deep contrast through Pro-XDR technology. Its 120Hz refresh rate and 1200Hz touch sampling rate make it incredibly responsive, perfect for fast-paced gaming and seamless scrolling. With a peak brightness of 2000 nits, the display remains clear and vibrant even in bright sunlight, enhancing both gaming and media viewing outdoors.
AMOLED Display
The realme 13+ 5G boasts a large 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering sharp visuals and deep contrast through Pro-XDR technology. Its 120Hz refresh rate and 1200Hz touch sampling rate make it incredibly responsive, perfect for fast-paced gaming and seamless scrolling. With a peak brightness of 2000 nits, the display remains clear and vibrant even in bright sunlight, enhancing both gaming and media viewing outdoors.
The AI Eye Comfort mode adjusts dynamically to ambient lighting, reducing eye strain during long sessions without sacrificing color quality, a feature that shines during extended gameplay. For hardcore gamers, the realme 13+ 5G supports 90fps for six major games, providing a smooth experience where high-motion scenes, like battles or exploration, flow effortlessly, adding a new level of immersion.
However, there are a few limitations. While Full HD+ resolution is generally sufficient, it might feel limited to users accustomed to Quad HD or 4K, especially on larger displays. Additionally, brightness adjustments in low-light settings can feel abrupt, which may cause strain during night use. For HDR content, colors may also appear slightly muted compared to higher-end OLEDs, impacting scenes with dynamic lighting. Lastly, the bezels are a bit thicker than some competitors, slightly impacting the immersive feel for those used to edge-to-edge screens.
Overall, the realme 13+ 5G display offers impressive responsiveness and brightness for its class, making it a good choice for gaming and multimedia use despite these minor drawbacks.
Performance
The realme 13+ 5G brings powerful performance to mid-range smartphones, balancing energy efficiency and speed. At its core is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, built on a 4nm process that enhances CPU and GPU output while maintaining efficient power usage.
Overall, the realme 13+ 5G display offers impressive responsiveness and brightness for its class, making it a good choice for gaming and multimedia use despite these minor drawbacks.
Performance
The realme 13+ 5G brings powerful performance to mid-range smartphones, balancing energy efficiency and speed. At its core is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, built on a 4nm process that enhances CPU and GPU output while maintaining efficient power usage.
With 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and an additional 14GB of virtual RAM expansion, the device totals 26GB dynamic RAM for smooth multitasking and swift transitions between apps and games. Storage is generous at 256GB, with microSD support for even more flexibility.
Gaming Performance: With an AnTuTu score of 730,039, the realme 13+ 5G performs smoothly with popular titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Honor of Kings. In multiplayer and Battle Royale sessions, GT Mode ensures high frame rates and responsive controls, keeping gameplay immersive and stable.
The 120Hz OLED display further enhances the experience, providing vibrant colors and fluid animations. The 1200Hz touch sampling rate ensures quick responsiveness, particularly valuable in high-stakes games where reaction time is crucial.
General Performance and Multitasking: The realme 13+ 5G handles everyday tasks like social media, streaming, and multitasking effortlessly. Geek Power Tuning allows users to customize CPU and GPU settings, optimizing performance for specific games or extending battery life during lighter use.
Minor Drawbacks
While Call of Duty and similar games run smoothly, graphics-intensive games like Genshin Impact at ultra-high settings may show minor frame drops. Additionally, battery drain in GT Mode means users might rely on fast charging more often during long gaming sessions.
Minor Drawbacks
While Call of Duty and similar games run smoothly, graphics-intensive games like Genshin Impact at ultra-high settings may show minor frame drops. Additionally, battery drain in GT Mode means users might rely on fast charging more often during long gaming sessions.
Overall, beyond gaming, the realme 13+ 5G is equally suited for daily tasks, delivering smooth multitasking, streaming, and media playback. realme’s Geek Power Tuning optimizes CPU and GPU performance, adapting to various tasks for either battery efficiency or speed. Despite minor limitations, its balanced design, fast charging, and efficient cooling make the realme 13+ 5G an attractive option for gamers and general users alike, combining practical features with high performance in a compact form.
Cameras
For the camera, this phone featuring a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), provides an enjoyable experience for everyday photography. With an f/1.8 aperture, it performs impressively in a range of settings, from daytime landscapes to portraits with nice background blur. The Night mode captures well-lit, low-noise photos without requiring a tripod, while Professional mode allows for fine-tuning with controls for ISO, exposure, and white balance, making it versatile for different lighting conditions.
Cameras
For the camera, this phone featuring a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), provides an enjoyable experience for everyday photography. With an f/1.8 aperture, it performs impressively in a range of settings, from daytime landscapes to portraits with nice background blur. The Night mode captures well-lit, low-noise photos without requiring a tripod, while Professional mode allows for fine-tuning with controls for ISO, exposure, and white balance, making it versatile for different lighting conditions.
During testing, the realme 13+ 5G’s main camera produced sharp, vibrant images with balanced color reproduction, and the 79° field of view delivered naturally framed shots. Video recording supports 4K at 30fps, with the dual stabilization (OIS and EIS) effectively reducing shakiness for handheld shots. Recording at 1080p 60fps provided smooth, stable results, and the slow-motion feature was fun to use, adding dramatic effect in high-detail quality. The 16MP front camera performs well for selfies and casual videos, though its lack of advanced stabilization may lead to some minor shake during handheld video capture.
Sample Photos here: Adobotech
While the realme 13+ 5G’s camera is good for everyday use, it has a few limitations. In very dark conditions, fine details can appear soft despite OIS and Night mode, where competing devices with dedicated low-light sensors might excel. Additionally, the lack of ultra-wide and macro lenses reduces versatility for landscape and close-up photography. There’s also occasional shutter lag in low light, potentially causing blur in motion shots. The HDR can sometimes struggle with high-contrast scenes, leading to slight overexposure or loss of detail in shadows.
Overall, the Realme 13+ 5G delivers good, balanced image quality and video stabilization, making it suitable for most users. However, those who want advanced low-light performance, macro capabilities, or ultra-wide options might find some aspects limiting. Nonetheless, the camera system offers solid performance for typical photography and video needs versatile shooting modes.
Battery and Charging Capability
The realme 13+ 5G is packed with 5000mAh battery, it's built to support a full day of heavy use, with up to 9 hours of mixed gaming on a single charge, thanks to its capacity and efficient power management. For regular tasks, such as browsing, streaming, and social media, the battery life easily lasts a full day. In my experience, this stamina makes it convenient for users who don’t want to recharge frequently throughout the day.
While the realme 13+ 5G’s camera is good for everyday use, it has a few limitations. In very dark conditions, fine details can appear soft despite OIS and Night mode, where competing devices with dedicated low-light sensors might excel. Additionally, the lack of ultra-wide and macro lenses reduces versatility for landscape and close-up photography. There’s also occasional shutter lag in low light, potentially causing blur in motion shots. The HDR can sometimes struggle with high-contrast scenes, leading to slight overexposure or loss of detail in shadows.
Overall, the Realme 13+ 5G delivers good, balanced image quality and video stabilization, making it suitable for most users. However, those who want advanced low-light performance, macro capabilities, or ultra-wide options might find some aspects limiting. Nonetheless, the camera system offers solid performance for typical photography and video needs versatile shooting modes.
Battery and Charging Capability
The realme 13+ 5G is packed with 5000mAh battery, it's built to support a full day of heavy use, with up to 9 hours of mixed gaming on a single charge, thanks to its capacity and efficient power management. For regular tasks, such as browsing, streaming, and social media, the battery life easily lasts a full day. In my experience, this stamina makes it convenient for users who don’t want to recharge frequently throughout the day.
However, gaming, especially with GT Mode active, takes a heavier toll on battery life. While GT Mode optimizes CPU and GPU performance for smoother gameplay, it also increases battery consumption significantly. I noticed that battery life could drop faster than anticipated, requiring a recharge sooner than with general use.
The 80W Ultra Charge technology can deliver a quick 5-minute top-up that delivers about an hour of gameplay, while a full charge from 0% takes just about 45 minutes. During my use, the battery reached around 50% in just under 30 minutes, making it easy to resume gameplay without extended waits.
The 6050mm² vapor cooling system is particularly effective in keeping the device temperature in check, preventing significant heat buildup during extended gameplay. While this cooling system helps maintain performance, heavy gaming can still warm up the phone, which could be noticeable during long sessions but does not lead to major throttling.
Overall, the realme 13+ 5G battery and charging setup is well-suited for both daily tasks and moderate gaming, though intense, prolonged gaming in GT Mode might require more frequent recharging. The fast charging capability, however, significantly enhances convenience, even with heavy use.
Pros:
Sleek Design with Ergonomic Build
Responsive 120Hz OLED Display
Strong Gaming Performance in Its Category
Ample RAM and Storage
Efficient Cooling System
Long-lasting 5000mAh Battery
80W Fast Charging
Cons:
The 80W Ultra Charge technology can deliver a quick 5-minute top-up that delivers about an hour of gameplay, while a full charge from 0% takes just about 45 minutes. During my use, the battery reached around 50% in just under 30 minutes, making it easy to resume gameplay without extended waits.
The 6050mm² vapor cooling system is particularly effective in keeping the device temperature in check, preventing significant heat buildup during extended gameplay. While this cooling system helps maintain performance, heavy gaming can still warm up the phone, which could be noticeable during long sessions but does not lead to major throttling.
Overall, the realme 13+ 5G battery and charging setup is well-suited for both daily tasks and moderate gaming, though intense, prolonged gaming in GT Mode might require more frequent recharging. The fast charging capability, however, significantly enhances convenience, even with heavy use.
Pros:
Sleek Design with Ergonomic Build
Responsive 120Hz OLED Display
Strong Gaming Performance in Its Category
Ample RAM and Storage
Efficient Cooling System
Long-lasting 5000mAh Battery
80W Fast Charging
Cons:
Battery Drains Faster in GT Mode
Limited Lens Options
Basic Front Camera Stabilization
Verdict
The realme 13+ 5G combines fast performance, stylish design, and fast charging capability in a slim, lightweight build, making it a standout choice for gamers and heavy users. While minor drawbacks in battery consumption during GT Mode and limited lens versatility exist, it still offers substantial value for its price. For those looking for a sleek, high-performing device with a vibrant display, the realme 13+ 5G is a solid contender.
Limited Lens Options
Basic Front Camera Stabilization
Verdict
The realme 13+ 5G combines fast performance, stylish design, and fast charging capability in a slim, lightweight build, making it a standout choice for gamers and heavy users. While minor drawbacks in battery consumption during GT Mode and limited lens versatility exist, it still offers substantial value for its price. For those looking for a sleek, high-performing device with a vibrant display, the realme 13+ 5G is a solid contender.
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