Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi 15

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 has the bigger battery (5240 mAh vs 5030).

The Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 15
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 61
Value for money 66
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5240 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi 15, the Xiaomi 15 scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15: The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Xiaomi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2923262
Geekbench Single 3092
Geekbench Multi 9147
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2670x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Price $635
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 15
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi 15
  • 5240 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15
$635
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (78/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (68/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 15?

The Xiaomi 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi 15?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 15?

The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi 15?

The Xiaomi 15 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi 15?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.