Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 19/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 13R
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 205g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Redmi Note 13R scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | $400 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (41/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (83/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.