Redmi Note 13 5G buyer’s guide: 5 alternative ‘affordable 5G’ phones to consider

If you’re in the market for a new affordable 5G smartphone— preferably below Rs 20,000— you must be keeping an eye out for Xiaomi’s newly launched Redmi Note 13. It is what you can call your typical Redmi Note with some likeable specs at pocket-friendly pricing. Even if those prices have started to go up year-on-year to compensate for both the changing macroeconomic environment and addition of new-age perks like 5G.

So, while the classic Note used to be a no-brainer at one point — with prices starting as low as Rs 9,999— the new Note finds itself in a whole new category. And competition has caught up, offering similar or in some cases, better value proposition for buyers to pick and choose from. Choice is good.