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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13

What Redmi Note 12 does better (3) and where Redmi Note 13 wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $190
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Note 13
6.7Score
15 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
8.0Display7.7
3.5Performance4.4
5.7Camera7.1
3.9Battery3.2
5.7Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi Note 12Redmi Note 13
76.2 × 165.9875 × 161.17.6
Redmi Note 12Redmi Note 13Difference
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 better than Redmi Note 13?

  1. Active use (test)11 h vs 9.8 h+12%
  2. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits+20%
  3. Charged in 30 min68% vs 50%+36%

Why is Redmi Note 13 better than Redmi Note 12?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  4. AnTuTu score360,745 vs 405,118+12%
  5. Measured brightness706 nits vs 991 nits+40%
  6. Water resistance (IPx)IPx3 vs IPx4+33%
  7. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme308 vs 371+20%
  8. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+20%
  9. Weight188 g vs 174 g+8%
  10. Selfie camera13 MP vs 16 MP+23%
  11. Loudspeaker loudness-28 LUFS vs -24 LUFS+-14%
  12. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.7+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight188 g174 g
Thickness8 mm7.6 mm
Height165.9 mm161.1 mm
Width76.2 mm75 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursFrosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique BlueGraphite black (Stealth Black), Arctic White, Ocean Teal, Prism Gold
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
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
Measured brightness706 nits991 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
AnTuTu score360,745405,118
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,9981,968
3DMark Wild Life Extreme308371
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/1.67"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)11 h9.8 h
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min68%50%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-28 LUFS-24 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.94 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 14 (International)HyperOS
Major OS updates promised—2
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