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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi Note 13 5G

WINNER
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 13 5G
39.5Inno Score
48.1Performance24.1
21.3Display45.5
31.9Camera35.6
27.7Battery47.8
89.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)10 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 39.6 against 39.5 for Redmi Note 13 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone SE (3rd gen) edges ahead in performance and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • Stronger performance score: 48 vs 24
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 173% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 769
  • 161% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 1,991
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G

  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 28
  • 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
  • 148% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $429

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
Screen size4.7 ″6.67 ″+42%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution750x13342400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi395 ppi+21%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,000 nits+60%
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,283,597Bottom 35%390,000
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)363,916Bottom 28%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)339,510Bottom 34%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)166,374Bottom 24%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)413,797Bottom 41%—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+173%Top 31%769Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200+161%Top 37%1,991Bottom 17%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
Main camera12 MP108 MP+800%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera7 MP16 MP+129%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
Capacity2,018 mAh5,000 mAh+148%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
Weight144 g+18%175 g
Thickness7.3 mm+4%7.6 mm
IP ratingIP67IP54
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
OS at launchiOS 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 13 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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