Fairphone 5 vs Redmi Note 13R

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi Note 13R is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 212g

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 19/100). 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2700 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 30W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP53
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 212 g 205 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (48/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (41/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.