Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
44Performance54
45.5Display64.2
44.1Camera69.5
58.4Battery71.6
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and display (+19). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% lower weight: 181 g vs 227 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,263,761Top 34% | 1,550,000+23%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 52% | 2,050+43%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 5,500+33%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+20% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+13% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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