Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 9
24.1Performance20
45.5Display29.6
35.6Camera29.8
47.8Battery39
65.3Features28
15 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G1 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.5 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+16). Redmi Note 9 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 5G
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000+44%Top 87% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750+79%Top 80% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950+44%Top 84% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+12% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+15% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |