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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 13

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
26.2Performance51.7
46.9Display52.8
30.1Camera52
47.8Battery62.5
28Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+26). 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% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
Screen size6.67 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi414 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,900 nits+58%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,550,000+230%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%2,050+336%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%5,500+267%Top 28%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
Weight184 g+3%189 g
Thickness7.9 mm+1%8 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

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

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