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realme 16 5G vs Redmi Note 13 (4G)

WINNER
realme 16 5G
50.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 13 (4G)
40.2Inno Score
25.3Performance28.9
71.1Display50.9
37.9Camera35.6
75.6Battery47.8
57.3Features46.7
8 spec wins — realme 16 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+20). Redmi Note 13 (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 16 5G

  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 51
  • Stronger battery score: 76 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
  • 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
  • 133% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 1,800 nits

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
Screen size6.57 ″6.67 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23721080x2400
Pixel density397 ppi+1%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,200 nits+133%1,800 nits
Screen-to-body93 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 TurboSnapdragon 685
Geekbench 6 (single)807Bottom 21%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,040Bottom 20%—
Wild Life Extreme stability98 %Top 44%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.75
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+213%16 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging60 W+82%33 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
Weight183 g+3%189 g
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+2%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16 5G versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Specrealme 16 5GRedmi Note 13 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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