Issues playing H.265 HEVC video on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

If you are experiencing choppy, stuttering, or broken up playback when viewing HEVC video on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, it is probably because your device doesn’t support the new HEVC H.265 codec, or your video has high specifications that your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G cannot handle. If that’s the case, converting the HEVC video to a format that is compatible with your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G would be a workable solution.

My Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G won’t play 4K HEVC, how to resolve?

"Hi all, I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G which is working very fine for me. Everything is fine and smooth … except 4K HEVC video playback. It can read all videos up to 1080p fluently. However, all 4K HEVC video files are unwatchable: frames are freezing every seconds. How can I get the 4K HEVC video playing smoothly on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G? I would really appreciate any help."

This is probably because your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G doesn’t have enough power to handle 4K HEVC files. In this situation, we would recommend converting them to a format that is well supported by your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G first. Check a how-to guide on this below:

Part 1: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G on Windows?
Part 2: How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G on Mac?

Part 1. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G on Windows?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Import video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Click “Profile” to select “Xiaomi” > “The corresponding Profile of your Xiaomi phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start.

As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated MP4 files that are suitable for playing on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. How To Convert HEVC Videos For Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G on Mac?

To convert hevc videos for Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.

Step 1: Import video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.