Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Comparison and Differences

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

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Differences between Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G:

Newer model with more recent technology (released in 2024 vs. 2021).
Supports 5G network technology for faster data speeds.
Higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz for smoother display.
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen protection, likely more durable than Gorilla Glass 3.
Higher resolution main camera at 108 MP compared to 48 MP.
Runs Android 13 with MIUI 14, which may offer updated features over Android 11 with MIUI 12.
Better Bluetooth version 5.3 compared to 5.0, providing potentially improved connectivity.
Larger available RAM and storage options with up to 256GB 12GB RAM.
Possibly higher performance chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (as indicated by the Antutu v10 score).

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10:

Lighter weight design at 178.8g compared to 174.5g.
Has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion without sacrificing a SIM slot.
High peak brightness for the display (1100 nits).
Capable recording camera with 4K video, which is absent in the other model.
Included FM radio, which might be useful for some users.
Slightly more affordable with a price point of 170 EUR compared to 190 EUR.
Might have better hands-on customer feedback and a track record, as it has been in the market longer.

Ultimately, the choice between these two models depends on your specific needs and priorities, such as the importance of 5G connectivity, camera quality, or budget considerations.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2024, January 04	2021, March 04
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm \| 6.34 x 6.34 x 2.95 in	160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm \| 6.32 x 6.32 x 2.93 in
Weight	174.5 g \| 6.16 oz	178.8 g \| 6.31 oz
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Graphite black (Stealth Black), Arctic White, Ocean Teal, Prism Gold	Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), Frost White (Pebble White), Aqua Green (Lake Green)
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	220 EUR	170 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.67" in	6.43" in
Screen area	107.4 cm²	99.8 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	88.9%	83.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	395 PPI	409 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other specs	- 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) -	- 450 nits (typ) -1100 nits (peak)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	108 MP, Triple	48 MP, Quad
Camera specs	-108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	-48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0'', 0.8µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0'', 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP, Single	13 MP, Single
Specifications	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06'', 1.12µm
Functions	HDR, panorama	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS	Android 11, MIUI 12
Chipset	- Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)	- Qualcomm SDM678 Snapdragon 678 (11 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 612
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	448629
Antutu 9 Total		277414
GeekBench 6 Single Core		670
GeekBench 6 Multi Core		1421
GeekBench 6 OpenCL		336
GeekBench 6 Vulkan		533
GeekBench 5 Single Core		516
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core		1444

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28 - India -5G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA)
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS, GLONASS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation		SAR - 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.59 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	No	FM radio, recording
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others	- 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio	- 24-bit/192kHz audio

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port
Other extras	- 33W Fast charging - IP54, dust and splash resistant	- Fast charging 33W, 50% in 25 min, 100% in 74 min - IP53, dust and splash protection (market/region dependent)

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