Redmi 13C vs Redmi Note 9S
21.9chipPerformance26.3
30.9Display29.7
29Camera30.5
38.8Battery39
33.3Features20
7 spec wins — Redmi 13C3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 13C scores 29.6 against 29.7 for Redmi Note 9S. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9S edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 13C
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu | — | 395,000 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+8% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 13C | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |