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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G

What Redmi Note 12 does better (5) and where Redmi Note 13 4G wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $190
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Note 13 4G
6.7Score
11 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
8.0Display8.4
3.5Performance3.5
5.7Camera7.1
3.9Battery4.2
5.7Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi Note 12Redmi Note 13 4G
76.2 × 165.9875.6 × 162.38
Redmi Note 12Redmi Note 13 4GDifference
Height165.9 mm162.3 mm+3.6 mm
Width76.2 mm75.6 mm+0.6 mm
Thickness8 mm8 mm=
Weight188 g188 g−0 g

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

Why is Redmi Note 12 better than Redmi Note 13 4G?

  1. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme308 vs 1372.2×
  2. 5GYes · Redmi Note 13 4G: No
  3. AnTuTu score360,745 vs 316,857+14%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,998 vs 1,817+10%
  5. Charged in 30 min68% vs 52%+31%

Why is Redmi Note 13 4G better than Redmi Note 12?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Redmi Note 12: Yes
  4. Measured brightness706 nits vs 1,313 nits+86%
  5. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 1,800 nits+50%
  6. Active use (test)11 h vs 11.9 h+8%
  7. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz+40%
  8. Water resistance (IPx)IPx3 vs IPx4+33%
  9. Selfie camera13 MP vs 16 MP+23%
  10. Loudspeaker loudness-28 LUFS vs -25.8 LUFS+-8%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio85% vs 87.5%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight188 g188 g
Thickness8 mm8 mm
Height165.9 mm162.3 mm
Width76.2 mm75.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursFrosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique BlueMidnight Black, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Ocean Sunset
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 nits1,800 nits
Measured brightness706 nits1,313 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85%87.5%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 610
AnTuTu score360,745316,857
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,9981,817
3DMark Wild Life Extreme308137
Memory
RAM8 GB8 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/1.8
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 h11.9 h
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min68%52%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-28 LUFS-25.8 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.77 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 14 (International)HyperOS 2
Major OS updates promised—3
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