Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Overall winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G

Xiaomi · Phone

7.0/ 10 — Good

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Xiaomi · Phone

6.4/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G wins narrowly over Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R — 7.0 overall against 6.4.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G takes 4 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G has the smoother display — 960Hz against 90Hz.
  • On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G has the higher-resolution main camera — 108 MP against 50 MP.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G charges faster — 33W wired against 18W.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 13 4GXiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Performance6.7Tie6.6Tie
Camera7.3Better5.9
Display7.5Better5.9
Battery7.6Better7.1
Design & Build6.2Tie6.2Tie
Software6.3Tie6.3Tie
Audio7.3Better6.7
Call Quality6.27.8Better

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 13 4GXiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date15 Jan 202428 Jun 2023
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, HyperOS 2Android 13, MIUI 14
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 613
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 GB4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotShared / hybrid slotShared / hybrid slot
Display
Display size6.67″6.79″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,460 pixels
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Refresh rate960 Hz90 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,800 nits550 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W18W
Body & build
Dimensions162.3 × 75.6 × 8 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight189 g199 g
MaterialsGlass, PlasticGlass, Plastic
ColoursMidnight Black, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Ocean SunsetBlack, Blue, Silver
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereo—
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Compass
FingerprintOptical (under-display)Side-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras108 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro50 MP wide (f/1.8) · 2 MP macro
Front cameras16 MP wide (f/2.4)5 MP wide (f/2.2)
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
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera · Single16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · InfraredYesYes
Connectivity · RadioUnspecifiedNo
Misc · Models23129RAA4G, 23124RA7EO, 23129RA5FL23076RA4BC
Misc · Price£ 219.99 / € 192.76About 150 EUR

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