Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
#2147
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
#1334Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Performance
78.880.6
Camera
19.153.8
Display
74.972.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
82.273.7
Connectivity
78.975.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
51.459.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A13 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 utilizes the more powerful Dimensity 800U.
- The camera setup on the A13 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 9 offers a 48 MP main sensor along with an 8 MP ultrawide lens, allowing for more versatility.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 9 supports slightly faster charging at 18W compared to the A13's 15W.
- The A13 runs on Android 11 with One UI 6, while the Redmi Note 9 operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, and the latter also features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
General
Release Date
2021, December 02
2020, November 26
Announced
2021, December 02
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
195 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Colors
Black
Gray, Green, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass