Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
20Performance54
29.6Display64.2
29.8Camera69.5
39Battery71.6
28Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 915 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and features (+37). 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 9
- 12% lower weight: 199 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.73 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 1,550,000+474%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 2,050+388%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Top 96% | 5,500+307%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| 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 | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 90 W+400% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+12% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+2% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |