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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 13 (4G)

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 13 (4G)
40.2Inno Score
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display50.9
30.1Camera35.6
47.8Battery47.8
28Features46.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)4 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 13 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and camera (+6). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

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

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2400
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,800 nits+50%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.75
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Weight184 g+2%189 g
Thickness7.9 mm+1%8 mm
IP ratingIP53IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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