realme 13 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
28.9Performance27.4
58.6Display44.8
42.6Camera42.6
52.5Battery58.4
73.3Features60
2 spec wins — realme 13 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and features (+13). Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 13 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+3% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |