Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A52s

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-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 A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 6 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 A52s
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Samsung Galaxy A52s scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (79/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A52s: The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Samsung Galaxy A52s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A52s
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (48/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (41/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.