Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 13 5G
21.1Performance24.1
45.1Display45.5
29Camera35.6
38.8Battery47.8
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 1212 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.5 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+9). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 21
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 390,000+42%Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 750+76%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,950+43%Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |