realme 12 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G
28.9Performance24.1
46.6Display45.5
33.9Camera35.6
52.5Battery47.8
86.7Features65.3
2 spec wins — realme 12 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+5). Redmi Note 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 performance score: 29 vs 24
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 390,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 750Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,950Bottom 14% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |