Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G:

Newer model with potentially longer software support (Release date: January 2024).
Features the newer Android 13 operating system with MIUI 14.
Equipped with higher-resolution main camera (108 MP).
Slightly slimmer design with a thickness of 7.6mm.
Improved Bluetooth version 5.3 for potentially better wireless connectivity.
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen protection.
Available in more color options.
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score (version 10) with 448,629 points.

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G:

Equipped with a more powerful chipset (Mediatek Dimensity 1080).
Offers faster wired charging at 67W (compared to 33W on the Note 13 5G).
Support for Wi-Fi 6 technology.
Higher camera video recording resolution with 4K capability.
Features Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for an enhanced viewing experience.
Stereo speakers for a better audio experience.
Built with a material that includes plastic (could be perceived as an advantage for durability).

Please note that the comparison is based on the specific characteristics and features listed in the provided specifications. Additional factors such as pricing, personal preference, brand loyalty, and availability may also influence the decision.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2024, January 04	2022, October 27
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm \| 6.34 x 6.34 x 2.95 in	162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm \| 6.41 x 6.41 x 2.99 in
Weight	174.5 g \| 6.16 oz	187 g \| 6.6 oz
Body Build		Plastic
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Graphite black (Stealth Black), Arctic White, Ocean Teal, Prism Gold	Black, Blue, White, Violet
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	220 EUR	240 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	AMOLED	OLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	1B
Screen size	6.67" in	6.67" in
Screen area	107.4 cm²	107.4 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	88.9%	86.8%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	395 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch resistant
Other specs	- 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) -	- 120Hz -Dolby Vision -HDR10+ -500 nits (typ) -900 nits (HBM)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	108 MP, Triple	50 MP, Triple
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)	-50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56'', 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS -8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4'', 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
DxOMark Main Score		102
DxOMark Photo		108
DxOMark Video		98
Front camera, selfie	16 MP, Single	16 MP, Single
Specifications	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06'', 1.0µm
Functions	HDR, panorama	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS	Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset	- Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)	- Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G68 MC4
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	448629	529223
Antutu 10 CPU		163960
Antutu 10 GPU		113689
Antutu 10 Mem		112134
Antutu 10 UX		163960
Antutu 9 Total		433584
GeekBench 5 Single Core		767
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core		2008

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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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 CDMA 800 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 -5G - 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS, GLONASS	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE

Music and Audio

Radio	No	No
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 67W, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP53, dust and splash resistant

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