Realme C73 vs Redmi Note 13
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $120 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Redmi Note 13
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $200
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Better camera (23/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi Note 13, the Realme C73 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Redmi Note 13 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (23/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi Note 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 75 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi Note 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi Note 13 by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Realme C73 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (23/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi Note 13?
The Realme C73 edges out the Redmi Note 13 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi Note 13?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 13 — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Redmi Note 13?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi Note 13?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).