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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)

What Redmi Note 12 (China) does better (1) and where Redmi Note 13 (China) wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
Xiaomi · 2022Redmi Note 12 (China)
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 13 (China)
7.0Score
8 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
8.0Display7.7
3.9Camera6.2
6.0Battery6.0
4.1Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi Note 12 (China)Redmi Note 13 (China)
76.2 × 165.9875 × 161.17.6
Redmi Note 12 (China)Redmi Note 13 (China)Difference
Height165.9 mm161.1 mm+4.8 mm
Width76.2 mm75 mm+1.2 mm
Thickness8 mm7.6 mm+0.4 mm
Weight188 g174 g+14 g

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

Why is Redmi Note 12 (China) better than Redmi Note 13 (China)?

  1. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits+20%

Why is Redmi Note 13 (China) better than Redmi Note 12 (China)?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx3 vs IPx4+33%
  3. Selfie camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
  4. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+20%
  5. Weight188 g vs 174 g+8%
  6. Thickness8 mm vs 7.6 mm+5%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio85% vs 88.9%+5%
  8. Bluetooth5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight188 g174 g
Thickness8 mm7.6 mm
Height165.9 mm161.1 mm
Width76.2 mm75 mm
Ingress protectionIP53IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx4
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlack, White, BlueBlack, White, Blue
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelSamsung AMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85%88.9%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Mediatek Dimensity 6080
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP108 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.7
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 13MIUI 14
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