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).
Redmi Note 13R
ZTE S30
- 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)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 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.
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.