There are two things you need to know about the software on the Redmi Note 13 series.First one is that you don't get the newest HyperOS software here. Instead, this phone runs on the older with MIUI 14 on top.The second, and more important thing, is an issue that Xiaomi and Redmi phones have had for years. Push notifications DO NOT work properly on many apps, and the system aggressively kills app in the background. This means that for many apps you simply will not get your notifications until you unlock your phone. You can try and remedy that by digging into the setting for every new app that you install and try to enable notifications manually AND you need to also remove that app from the battery restriction section, but even if you do that, there is no guarantee you will receive notifications. That is extremely annoying for messaging apps where you need to get notifications on time, so keep that in mind.There are no such issues on mainstream phones like Samsung Galaxy phones or Google Pixel phones, so that is one thing you have to get used to when you use a Xiaomi phone.For software updates, the Redmi Note 13 will get 2 years of major OS updates and 4 years of security patches. This means, it will receive:Redmi Note 13 BatteryBig battery insideWith a 5,000mAh battery inside, the Redmi Note 13 certainly stands out.While the aggressive app killing of MIUI is annoying for notifications, it is very good for battery life.We have run our independent battery tests on the Redmi Note 13 and the results are right below:PhoneArena Battery Test Results:Video StreamingHigher is betterWeb Browsing(hours)Higher is better3D Gaming(hours)Higher is betterXiaomi Redmi Note 1311h 44 min14h 21 min8h 11 minMotorola Moto G54 Power Edition13h 12 min16h 15 min6h 32 minIn our YouTube video playback test, the Redmi scored nearly 12 hours, which is definitely very impressive. However, on the lighter web browsing test, it finished with a result of nearly 14 hours and a half which is about average.Redmi Note 13 Charging SpeedsWith 33W fast charging support, this phone charges so much quicker than its rivals. You also get a charger included in the box, which is also great.PhoneArena Charging Test Results:15 MinsHigher is better30 Mins(%)Higher is betterFull Charge(hours)Lower is betterXiaomi Redmi Note 1326%48%1h 19 minMotorola Moto G54 Power Edition21%43%1h 21 minA full 1-100% charge takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, while a quick 30-minute top-up gives you nearly 50% of your battery back. Good stuff for such a cheap phone!Wireless charging support is not available here.Redmi Note 13 Audio Quality and HapticsAudio quality is definitely not impressive here.There is practically zero bass which results in a very thin, piercing sound profile. We did not feel the speaker was too quiet though.Haptics are average at best, not quite surprising, but still worth mentioning.Redmi Note 13 Competitors, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is equipped with a flagship-level 200MP main camera and supports Super QPD for faster and more accurate focusing. The powerful combination of OIS and EIS dramatically improves anti-shaking performance. With Xiaomi's enhanced imaging capabilities, you can produce a masterpiece every time you press the shutter., Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Price in Pakistan The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is priced at Rs. 52,999 in Pakistan and $189 USD. This smartphone features a large 6.67 display, providing an immersive viewing experience. It comes with 128GB Built-in storage and 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance and ample space for apps and media. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is equipped with a versatile camera setup .