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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China): Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Xiaomi · Phone

6.6/ 10 — Average

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)

Xiaomi · Phone

7.0/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China) wins narrowly over Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S — 7.0 overall against 6.6.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China) takes 3 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China) gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China) is the lighter phone — 174 g against 176 g.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12SXiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)
Performance4.87.5Better
Camera7.3Better6.3
Display7.3Tie7.2Tie
Battery7.27.6Better
Software6.3Tie6.3Tie
Audio7.3Better6.7
Call Quality6.27.8Better

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12SXiaomi Redmi Note 13 (China)
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date26 Apr 202321 Sep 2023
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 13, MIUI 14Android 13, MIUI 14
ChipsetHelio G96—
Chipset (as published)Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotDedicated slotNone
Display
Display size6.43″6.67″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,400 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,000 nits1,000 nits
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W33W
Body & build
Dimensions159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm161.1 × 75 × 7.6 mm
Weight176 g174 g
ColoursOnyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl GreenBlack, White, Blue
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereo—
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedSide-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras108 MP wide (f/1.9) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro108 MP wide (f/1.7)
Front cameras16 MP wide (f/2.4)16 MP wide
Video (max)1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera · Single16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)16 MP, (wide)
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · InfraredYesYes
Connectivity · RadioStereo FM radio, recordingNo
Misc · Models2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L2312DRAABC
Misc · PriceAbout 110 EURAbout 250 EUR

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