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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
26.2Performance54
46.9Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
47.8Battery71.6
28Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and features (+37). 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)

  • 19% lower weight: 184 g vs 227 g
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.67 ″6.73 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2400x10803200x1440
Pixel density395 ppi522 ppi+32%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
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 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W90 W+173%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight184 g+19%227 g
Thickness7.9 mm+13%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

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