Redmi 13 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.8Performance26.2
35.1Display46.9
34.9Camera30.1
48.1Battery47.8
33.3Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi 136 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+4). Redmi 13 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 camera score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- 118% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 550 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 470 vs 408
Display
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 1,200 nits+118% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 408Bottom 3% | 470+15%Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,398Bottom 6% | 1,500+7%Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |