realme‘s number series phones are getting a price cut in the Philippines, making them a bit more tempting for budget-conscious gamers on the local market. The company has announced discounts of up to P2,000 (around $34) on both the realme 13 5G and realme 13 Plus 5G.

The catch? This promotion is running for a limited time, ending on February 16. During this period, the realme 13 5G will be available for P15,999 ($274), down from its launch price of P16,999 ($291), while the more capable realme 13 Plus 5G sees its price tag drop to P17,999 ($308), from P19,999 ($342). These are the very same devices that served as the official gaming phones for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship held in Jakarta, Indonesia, where Malaysia-based Black Shrew Esports took home the championship.

For those looking for a bit more oomph, the Plus variant boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor. realme has also included its Geek Power Tuning feature, allowing users to fine-tune CPU and GPU clock speeds for optimal performance in different scenarios. And when the battery runs low, the phone’s 80-watt SUPERVOOC charging technology promises a fast top-up. The company claims you can reach 50% charge in just 19 minutes, and a full charge is achievable in a mere 44 minutes.

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The standard realme 13 5G isn’t left in the dust, though. It’s powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and features a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45-watt fast charging. So, while it might not be as blazing fast as its Plus sibling, it should still offer solid performance for everyday tasks and less demanding games.

Both models share some key features aimed at gamers. They ship with realme’s GT mode, which prioritizes performance for smoother gameplay and higher frame rates. They also both use a stainless-steel VC cooling system designed to dissipate heat effectively, preventing performance throttling during extended gaming sessions.

With these new price cuts, the realme 13 Series 5G is suddenly a more compelling option than when they hit local retail last year.

realme Philippines’ announcement

realme 13 Plus 5G specs

• 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
• 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset
• Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
• 12GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel depth, auxiliary rear cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 5,000mAh battery with 80-watt fast charging
• Stereo speakers
• 3.5mm audio jack
• IP65 rating
• realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14
• Colors: Victory Gold and Dark Purple

realme 13 5G specs

• 6.72-inch IPS display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
• 6nm Mediatek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset
• Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
• 12GB RAM
• 256GB storage
• 50-megapixel main, auxiliary rear cameras
• 16-megapixel front camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 5,000mAh battery with 45-watt fast charging
• Stereo speakers
• 3.5mm audio jack
• IP64 rating
• realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14
• Colors: Speed Green, Dark Purple

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