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Redmi 13 5G vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
Redmi 13 5G
37.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
28.9Performance20
44.2Display31.2
34.9Camera29.8
48.1Battery29.4
36Features20
8 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G2 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.7 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and features (+16). Redmi Note 8 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 31
  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

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

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
Screen size6.79 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24602340x1080
Pixel density396 ppi409 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2 AESnapdragon 665
AnTuTu—250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—330Bottom 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,300Bottom 2%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
Main camera108 MP+125%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
Capacity5,030 mAh+26%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
Weight205 g190 g+7%
Thickness8.3 mm+1%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.04.2
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 8
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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