Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 29/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Redmi Note 13R is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 13R
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 20 points higher (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).
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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.