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Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 13 5G

X

Xiaomi

Redmi 9

$149

26.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
39.5Inno Score
20Performance24.1
29.6Display45.5
20.5Camera35.6
39Battery47.8
28Features65.3
1 spec wins — Redmi 915 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.5 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+16). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9

  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $229

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.67 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10802400x1080
Pixel density394 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu 10260,000Top 96%390,000+50%Top 87%
Geekbench 6 (single)410Top 97%750+83%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,320Top 97%1,950+48%Top 84%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options32GB / 64GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
Main camera13 MP108 MP+731%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
Capacity5,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
Weight198 g175 g+12%
Thickness9.1 mm7.6 mm+16%
IP rating—IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9 versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi 9Redmi Note 13 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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