Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China): Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
7.0/ 10 — Good
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
6.8/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) is too close to call — 7.0 overall against 6.8.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G takes 2 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G has the smoother display — 960Hz against 120Hz.
- On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G has the higher-resolution main camera — 108 MP against 48 MP.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) is the lighter phone — 188 g against 189 g.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6.7Tie | 7.0Tie |
| Camera | 7.3Better | 5.5 |
| Display | 7.5Tie | 7.5Tie |
| Battery | 7.6Tie | 7.6Tie |
| Design & Build | 6.2 | — |
| Software | 6.3Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 7.3Better | 6.5 |
| Call Quality | 6.2 | 7.8Better |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 15 Jan 2024 | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 619 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 512 GB | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Card slot | Shared / hybrid slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 960 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 1,800 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 33W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.6 × 8 mm | 165.9 × 76.2 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Ocean Sunset | Black, White, Blue |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | Optical (under-display) | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 108 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro | 48 MP wide |
| Front cameras | 16 MP wide (f/2.4) | 8 MP wide (f/2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity · Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity · Radio | Unspecified | No |
| Misc · Models | 23129RAA4G, 23124RA7EO, 23129RA5FL | 22101317C |
| Misc · Price | £ 219.99 / € 192.76 | About 190 EUR |
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