Redmi 13 vs Xiaomi 12
21.8Performance43.2
35.1Display47.7
34.9Camera47
48.1Battery62.5
33.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi 1312 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+21). 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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% higher capacity: 5,030 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 33
Display
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 1,100 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 408Bottom 3% | 1,720+322%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,398Bottom 6% | 4,300+208%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh+12% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 13 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |