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Redmi 13 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
Redmi 13 5G
37.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
28.9Performance20
44.2Display20
34.9Camera20.5
48.1Battery38.8
36Features28
10 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G1 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.7 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) 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 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

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

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.79 ″+4%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24601600x720
Pixel density396 ppi+47%269 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2 AEMediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

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

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
Weight205 g196 g+4%
Thickness8.3 mm+8%9 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CMicro-USB
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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