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Realme 13 Plus

Realme 13 Plus
Realme 13 Plus
Realme 13 Plus
Realme 13 Plus
Realme 13 Plus
Realme 13 Plus
R6,000
SKU: 5693
Brand: Realme
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 8GB/12GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.3
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz.
  2. Dimensity 7300 Energy with 8/12GB RAM.
  3. 50MP rear Sony LYT-600 camera.
  4. Stereo speakers, Yes, 360˚ and Fingerprint.
  5. 5000mAh battery and 80W charging.

CONS

  1. 3.5mm jack is not available.
  2. No FM radio.

The Realme 13 Plus lands in South Africa as a serious contender in the highly competitive mid-range segment, specifically leaning into high-performance processing and gaming capabilities at a price point where those features are usually heavily watered down.

Here is a closer look at what the pricing looks like across South Africa, where you can pick one up, and why it is turning heads.

Pricing in South Africa

The Realme 13 Plus enters the local market starting at approximately ZAR 6,000.

Because the South African retail space is incredibly dynamic, you will likely see this baseline figure vary due to:

  • RAM and Storage Tiers: Performance-focused devices like this often come in varying configurations (such as 8GB or 12GB of RAM). Opting for higher RAM or expanded internal storage will adjust the final price.

  • Store-Specific Deals: Retailers regularly bundle mid-range devices with promotional value adds like free wireless earbuds, power banks, or localized data vouchers.

  • Credit vs. Cash: Prices will naturally differ depending on whether you purchase the phone outright with cash or opt for monthly store-account financing.

Where to Buy

Realme has seamlessly integrated into South Africa’s largest retail networks, meaning you can find the device online, at dedicated tech stores, or even during your weekly clothing and grocery runs.

Independent & Online Retailers

For flexible open-market (unlocked) cash pricing and easy home delivery, these options are your best bet:

  • Takealot

  • Hi Online / HiFi Corp

  • Makro

  • Game

Cellular Outlets & Network Providers

If you want to pair the phone with a contract upgrade, a new line, or network-backed prepaid airtime bundles, visit:

  • MTN

  • Cellucity

  • Chatz Connect

  • 4U

Department & Fashion Retailers

If you prefer shopping using a store account or want to browse while checking out retail fashion, the device is widely stocked at:

  • Foschini

  • Mr Price

  • PEP

  • Ackermans

Why It Is a Powerful Mid-Range Contender

Realme has built a reputation for emphasizing speed, and the 13 Plus targets power users who want premium performance without the premium flagship price tag.

  • Gaming-Grade Processing: The phone is built around a chipset optimized heavily for sustained performance. It easily handles demanding mobile games and heavy multitasking without the stuttering common in standard mid-rangers.

  • Advanced Cooling System: To keep up with that processing power, it features an upgraded, large-area vapor cooling chamber. This prevents the phone from overheating and throttling its speed during long gaming sessions or hot South African summer days.

  • Ultra-Fast Charging: Realme continues to lead the pack in battery efficiency, equipping the device with lightning-fast charging speeds that can top up a massive chunk of the battery in just a few minutes.

  • Fluid High-Refresh Display: It boasts a highly responsive OLED screen with a high refresh rate, making everyday scrolling, UI animations, and fast-paced gaming feel incredibly smooth and snappy.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Realme
Model Realme 13 Plus
Announced 29 August, 2024
Released 06 September, 2024
Status Available
Price ZAR 6,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.37 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight 185 g (6.53 oz)
Protection IP65, dust/water resistant
Colors Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS
other unspecified cameras
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0"
Video 1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 14
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. Realme UI 5.0

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-G615 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 80W wired, 50% in 19 min (advertised)

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