Redmi Note 13R vs Tecno Spark 5 Air
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't.
Redmi Note 13R
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Tecno Spark 5 Air, the Redmi Note 13R scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Tecno Spark 5 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 5 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Spark 5 Air — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 5 Air is a better fit for everyday use.