Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+
26.2Performance37.3
46.9Display56.8
30.1Camera51.3
47.8Battery70.4
28Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 53.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+23). 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)
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 Pro+
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,800 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.4 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 363,788Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 162,570Top 75% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 198,170Top 63% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 304,655Top 63% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 1,029,183+119%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,080+130%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,500+67%Top 73% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |