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Redmi 13 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
Redmi 13 5G
37.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
28.9Performance26.2
44.2Display46.9
34.9Camera30.1
48.1Battery47.8
36Features28
5 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and camera (+5). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 camera score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 118% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 550 nits
  • 10% lower weight: 184 g vs 205 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.79 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24602400x1080
Pixel density396 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits1,200 nits+118%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2 AESnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,030 mAh+1%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight205 g184 g+10%
Thickness8.3 mm7.9 mm+5%
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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