Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 13
27.4Performance51.7
44.8Display52.8
42.6Camera52
58.4Battery62.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and camera (+9). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+5% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 414 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,900 nits+111% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,550,000+198%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 2,050+103%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 5,500+124%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+1% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |