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Redmi 13 vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
Redmi 13

Xiaomi

Redmi 13
33.5Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
21.8Performance20
35.1Display20
34.9Camera20.5
48.1Battery38.8
33.3Features28
9 spec wins — Redmi 131 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 13 wins this phone face-off, 33.5 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and camera (+14). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 13

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
  • 731% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

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

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
Screen size6.79 ″+4%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24601600x720
Pixel density396 ppi+47%269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz+50%60 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G91 UltraMediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
Geekbench 6 (single)408Bottom 3%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,398Bottom 6%—
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
Main camera108 MP+731%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP+160%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
Capacity5,030 mAh+1%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+230%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
Weight205 g196 g+4%
Thickness8.3 mm+8%9 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0Micro-USB
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 13 versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13Redmi 9C
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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