Redmi 9C vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
20Performance54
20Display59.4
20.5Camera65.9
38.8Battery74.2
28Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 9C13 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+45) and display (+39). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- 14% lower weight: 196 g vs 229 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.73 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 522 ppi+94% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 110,000Top 99% | 1,550,000+1309%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 12 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 120 W+1100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+14% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |