realme 12 5G vs Redmi 13 5G
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display44.2
33.9Camera34.9
52.5Battery48.1
86.7Features36
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and battery (+4). Redmi 13 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 950 nits vs 550 nits
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 13 5G
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.79 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 396 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits+73% | 550 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,030 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+8% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+7% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |