Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 29/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R is noticeably lighter (205g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 530g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 23 points higher (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 530 g 205 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (43/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.