Redmi Note 13R vs ZTE S30

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the ZTE S30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 205g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi Note 13R scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (41/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R ZTE S30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 11, MyOS 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Benchmarks
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 ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (40/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (41/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (70/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the ZTE S30?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the ZTE S30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the ZTE S30?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the ZTE S30?

The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the ZTE S30?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.