Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 61
Value for money 89
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Redmi Note 13R scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T: The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Xiaomi Mi 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
AnTuTu 496392
Geekbench Single 724
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 6GB
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 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$300
Detailed category analysis
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 Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (41/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (61/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T leads on camera score (36/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.