Honor Magic5 Lite vs Redmi Note 13R

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 205g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite 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 Honor Magic5 Lite Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 40W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 175 g 205 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (81/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor Magic5 Lite edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.