OnePlus 13T vs Redmi Note 5
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 282,713).
OnePlus 13T
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 5, the OnePlus 13T scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 5 by 1022.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 5 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (53/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (65/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi Note 5?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.