Poco M5s vs Redmi Note 13R

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Poco M5s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 205g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 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 Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s 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 Poco M5s Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 205 g
Price $210
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
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 Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (39/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Poco M5s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.