Watch: realme 13+ 5G Long Term Review - Even better after the price cut (Taglish)

Last year, realme released a number of smartphones including this realme 13+ 5G, the successor of the realme 12+ 5G.

realme 13+ 5G

It got a number of upgrades but definitely you can expect that this mid-range smartphone was made to handle gaming and perhaps other heavy tasks. 

To those who missed it, the handset arrived in minimalist slightly curved back cover design available in Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple colors as well as a nice-looking 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution, and an In-Display fingerprint reader.

For specs, it uses the power-efficient 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy octa-core processor paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 80W SUPERVOOC.

To keep the performance in check, it has a 6050mm² Stainless Steel VC cooling.

A nice mid-ranger for gaming?

Moreover, this also has the GT Mode previously found on its high-end GT smartphones with customizable CPU and GPU performance, Game Focus Mode, Voice Changer, Game Filters (to spot enemies easier in shooting games), and Quick Startup.

It is the first smartphone in its class with TÜV SÜD "Lag-free Mobile Gaming Certificate".

The device also has a 50MP f/1.8 OIS main shooter paired with a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera at the back and a 16MP f/2.45 shooter for selfies.

We've been using it for months already and just in time for its recent price drop from PHP 19,999 to PHP 17,999 until February 16, 2025, here's our full review.

Watch: realme 13+ 5G Long Term Review - Even better after the price cut

Pros - 80W fast charging, 5G-ready, solid build, gaming-ready performance, 120Hz OLED panel, dual stereo speaker

Cons - Ads and bloatware on OS, selfie sensor can be improved, still uses a 2MP macro filler cmaera

realme 13+ 5G Specs

Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 395 ppi

CPU: 2.5GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G615 MC2

RAM: 12GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.88 Sony LYT600 w/ OIS + 2MP f/2.4 macro + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.45

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 80W SUPERVOOC

OS: Android 14 w/ realme UI 5.0

Connectivity: WiFi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.4, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP65 dust and water jet resistance, Super Linear Dual Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, 6050mm² Stainless Steel VC cooling, USB-C, Colors: Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple

Dimensions: 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm

Weight: 185 g

Price: PHP 19,999 (PHP 17,999 sale price until February 16, 2025)

Verdict

Is it worth it?

All in all, the realme 13+ 5G is a decent choice especially for its sale price of PHP 17,999. This is a pretty good device that can handle some heavy games without breaking the bank. 

It's a high-performing 5G-ready device with a stunning display, boosted sound quality, and a fast 80W fast charging. We also think that it is good even for content creation like taking images and vlogging.

As usual, realme is promising that this is a reliable device that could last for years. Based on our experience with realme, that is likely true.

However, also keep in mind that the competition is getting tougher and tougher at this price point.