Huawei nova 12i vs Redmi 13 5G
28.9Performance28.9
44.6Display44.2
33.9Camera34.9
50.7Battery48.1
33.3Features36
2 spec wins — Huawei nova 12i7 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 12i scores 37.8 against 37.7 for Redmi 13 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 12i edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 12i
- 21% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 33 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi 13 5G
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.79 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | 396 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 550 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,030 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 40 W+21% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+3% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | EMUI 14 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | Yes |