Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 13T
26.2Performance36.3
46.9Display66.8
30.1Camera53
47.8Battery58.4
28Features78.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+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)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 920,000+96%Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,250+166%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 3,900+160%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+7% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |