Redmi Note 13R vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP65
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (63/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.