realme 13 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
25.3Performance43.2
58.4Display56.7
45.9Camera63.6
54.3Battery72.1
52Features65.3
4 spec wins — realme 13 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 44.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+18). realme 13 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 Pro 5G
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 13% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- 10% lower weight: 184 g vs 204 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 21% | 1,720+91%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,770Bottom 30% | 4,300+55%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+13% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+10% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |