Fairphone 3+ vs Redmi Note 13R

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 13/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 16 points higher (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Redmi Note 13R
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 205 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.