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realme 13+ 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
realme 13+ 5G
53Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
46.7Performance26.2
54.8Display46.9
42.6Camera30.1
61Battery47.8
73.3Features28
8 spec wins — realme 13+ 5G1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

realme 13+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 53 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+21). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 performance score: 47 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+67%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body88.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergySnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 9%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W+142%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight185 g184 g+1%
Thickness7.6 mm+4%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP65IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 13+ 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 13+ 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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