Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi 12

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.