Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Comparison and Differences

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+

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It comes with a newer chipset (Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra), which might offer better performance.
Features the latest Android 13 operating system with MIUI 14, providing newer software features.
Has a higher screen resolution of 1220 x 2712 and higher pixel density of 446 PPI for sharper visuals.
Includes Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for better screen protection.
IP68 dust/water-resistant rating, offering better protection against the elements.
Offers a variety of memory configurations including a larger maximum RAM option (up to 16GB) for potentially better multitasking performance.
Offers slightly faster Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
Certified for hi-res audio offering potentially higher audio quality.
Available in more color options.
Possibly better camera performance with additional features such as multi-directional PDAF and OIS.

Slightly lighter in weight at 208.4 grams compared to 199 grams of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is missing on the Note 13 Pro+.
Has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which some users might find more convenient.
More cost-effective, with a lower introductory price point.
IP53 dust and splash resistant.

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2023, September 21	2022, October 27
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm \| 6.35 x 6.35 x 2.92 in	162.9 x 76 x 9 mm \| 6.41 x 6.41 x 2.99 in
Weight	199 g \| 7.02 oz	208.4 g \| 7.35 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Midnight Black (Fushion Black), Moonlight White (Fushion White), Aurora Purple, Fushion Purple, Camo Green	Black, Blue, White, Trend edition
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	€ 306.0	300 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Technology	AMOLED	OLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	68B	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	89.7%	86.8%
Screen resolution	1220 x 2712 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	446 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Other specs	- 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) -Always-on display	- 120Hz -Dolby Vision -HDR10+ -500 nits (typ) -900 nits (HBM)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Rear camera, main	200 MP, Triple	200 MP, Triple
Camera specs	-200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS -8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	-200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4'', 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS -8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4'', 1.12µm -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
DxOMark Main Score	121	113
DxOMark Photo	123	117
DxOMark Video	117	117
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@30/60fps	1080p@30/60fps

Operating system - OS	Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS	Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset	- Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra (4 nm)	- Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)	- Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G610 MC4	Mali-G68 MC4
External memory	No	No
Internal memory	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

SIM card	Nano-SIM, eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -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, 38, 40, 41 - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China -5G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA- International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China	-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 (CA), 5G	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	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

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

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass , Infrared port
Other extras	- 120W Fast charging, Power Delivery 3.0, 100% in 19 min - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)	- Fast charging 120W, 100% in 19 min -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP53, dust and splash resistant
Versions	- Also kwown as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G

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