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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

What Redmi 12 5G does better (2) and where Redmi 13 5G wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi 12 5G
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi 13 5G
6.8Score
8 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.6Display6.5
4.5Performance5.1
4.6Camera5.9
4.6Battery7.1
5.7Features4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi 12 5GRedmi 13 5G
76.3 × 168.68.276.3 × 168.68.3
Redmi 12 5GRedmi 13 5GDifference
Height168.6 mm168.6 mm=
Width76.3 mm76.3 mm=
Thickness8.2 mm8.3 mm−0.1 mm
Weight199 g205 g−6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Redmi 12 5G better than Redmi 13 5G?

  1. Weight199 g vs 205 g+3%
  2. Bluetooth5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Redmi 13 5G better than Redmi 12 5G?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Wired charging18 W vs 33 W+83%
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  4. AnTuTu score560,863 vs 598,730+7%
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,947 vs 2,199+13%
  6. Charged in 30 min28% vs 50%+79%
  7. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+5%
  8. Selfie camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight199 g205 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.3 mm
Height168.6 mm168.6 mm
Width76.3 mm76.3 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP53IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx3
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone SilverBlack Diamond, Hawaiian Blue, Orchid Pink
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,460 px2,460 px
Pixel density396 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.1%85.1%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUAdreno 613Adreno 613
AnTuTu score560,863598,730
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,9472,199
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.67"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W33 W
Charged in 30 min28%50%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
SAR (head)0.98 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 2HyperOS
Major OS updates promised—2
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