Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A52

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Redmi Note 13R scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 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 A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Samsung Galaxy A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP67
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400
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 Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (43/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (41/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A52?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.