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Redmi Note 13 (4G) vs Xiaomi 12

Redmi Note 13 (4G)
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
28.9Performance43.2
50.9Display47.7
35.6Camera47
47.8Battery62.5
46.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 (4G)7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and battery (+15). Redmi Note 13 (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 13 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 48
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 64% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi419 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+64%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu—1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,300Top 44%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

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

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
Weight189 g180 g+5%
Thickness8 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 13 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 13 (4G)Xiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

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

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