Realme 5 vs Redmi Note 13R

The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 12/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Redmi Note 13R is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Realme 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 5 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 17 points higher (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Realme 5 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme 5: The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 5 Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 10W 33W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
5
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme 5
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
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 Realme 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Realme 5 (24/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Realme 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.