Redmi Note 13R vs Vivo V40 SE

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 SE leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).

The Vivo V40 SE edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 3 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
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 42
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 205g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo V40 SE scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 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.
Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Vivo V40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 205 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 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 Vivo V40 SE?

The Vivo V40 SE edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Vivo V40 SE leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.