Realme 13 Pro 5G Review

The realme 13 Pro 5G showcases a design inspired by the works of Claude Monet, demonstrating realme’s commitment to aesthetics. The device is available in two distinct finishes: Monet Purple and Emerald Green. The Monet Purple variant boasts a high-gloss AG Glass back with shimmering particles, evoking images of golden haystacks and purple water lilies. In contrast, the Emerald Green colorway utilizes a premium vegan leather back, offering a silky feel and dirt resistance.

The device sports an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The Emerald Green variant, in particular, has received an SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification, demonstrating its ability to withstand drops from 1.65 meters without visible damage or functional issues.

The realme 13 Pro 5G maintains a relatively slim profile, with the Emerald Green variant measuring 8.41mm. It weighs 185.5 grams, to the benefit of handling despite the large 6.7-inch display and 5,200mAh battery.

As with most recent midrange phones, you don’t get a microSD card slot, and there’s no headphone jack, which may disappoint those who still prefer to use wired headphones. The sides are also in matte finish, which means they’re less likely to catch smudges when the phone is used without a case.

If you plan on playing Mobile Legends on this phone, you’ll be able to crank the settings up to Super Frame Rate and High Graphics with no issues. Honkai: Star Rail on the other hand, will also run smooth at Medium Preset with 60 fps enabled. You can up it to High and 60 fps, but you’ll run into occasional lag.

The device did get very hot during my playtest, almost to the point where it was uncomfortable. Thank you for the case, though I didn’t see any noticeable drops in performance.