Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi Note 13R
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Huawei nova 14i
Redmi Note 13R
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (92/100 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 Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $259 | — |
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
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 Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Huawei nova 14i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.