Redmi Note 13R vs Sony Xperia 1

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 8/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 21 points (29/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi Note 13R scores 21 points higher (29/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 891237
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP65
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (24/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (41/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 21 points (29/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

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

The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 4/100).

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

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.