Redmi Note 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Redmi Note 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Redmi Note 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Redmi Note 13 — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 13 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 75 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Redmi Note 13 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Redmi Note 13 was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (40/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Redmi Note 13 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.