Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 5/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Redmi Note 13R
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Redmi Note 13R scores 24 points higher (29/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
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 Black Shark GS3?
The Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 24 points (29/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.