Redmi Note 13R vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5030).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (62/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (73/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.