Category Breakdown
TCL 505
Xiaomi Redmi 13R
Performance
62.570.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.461.9
Summary
- The TCL 505 and Xiaomi Redmi 13R both feature a similar IPS LCD display size of approximately 6.75 inches, with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi offers higher peak brightness at 600 nits compared to the TCL's 400 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 13R is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, while the TCL utilizes the Mediatek Helio G36.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the Redmi includes an additional auxiliary lens, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The TCL 505 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 5010 mAh versus the Redmi's 5000 mAh, but the Redmi supports faster charging at 18W compared to the TCL's 10W.
- Both smartphones run on different Android versions, with the TCL operating on Android 14 and the Redmi on Android 13 with MIUI 14, affecting the software experience.
- Additionally, the Redmi 13R supports 5G connectivity, while the TCL 505 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 505
Xiaomi Redmi 13R
General
Release Date
2024, February 06
2023, December 08
Announced
2024, February 06
2023, December 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.62 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Space Grey
Black, Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

