Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
#2147
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
#1123Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Performance
78.880.5
Camera
19.153.8
Display
74.972.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
82.287.3
Connectivity
78.981.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
51.462.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display but operates at 60Hz and offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A13 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9T uses the more powerful Dimensity 800U.
- The A13's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 9T has a 48 MP main sensor but can record in 4K.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, with the A13 supporting 15W charging and the Redmi at 18W.
- The A13 runs on Android 11 with One UI 6, while the Redmi Note 9T operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, and the latter features stereo speakers, unlike the A13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
General
Release Date
2021, December 02
2021, January 08
Announced
2021, December 02
2021, January 08
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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, 33% in 30 min
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)
161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 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, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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
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