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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
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39.5Inno Score
26.2Performance24.1
46.9Display45.5
30.1Camera35.6
47.8Battery47.8
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) 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)

  • 21% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 390,000
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $229

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 60% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 750 vs 470
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+20%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu 10470,000+21%Top 80%390,000Top 87%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%750+60%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%1,950+30%Top 84%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
Weight184 g175 g+5%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP53IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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