Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 13R
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, 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 "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (41/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.