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Redmi 13 5G vs Xiaomi 12

Redmi 13 5G
37.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
44.2Display47.7
34.9Camera47
48.1Battery62.5
36Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and battery (+14). Redmi 13 5G 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

  • 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 29
  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
Screen size6.79 ″+8%6.28 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24602400x1080
Pixel density396 ppi419 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits1,100 nits+100%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2 AESnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,300Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
Capacity5,030 mAh+12%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
Weight205 g180 g+12%
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi 13 5GXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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