Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
#1658
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
#1543Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Performance
79.986.9
Camera
28.428.4
Display
75.078.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
87.073.9
Connectivity
82.384.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.257.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 12R is powered by the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, compared to the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ in the Redmi 13C 5G.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Note 12R includes an additional 2 MP macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 18W charging for both devices.
- The Redmi 13C 5G has a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, while the Note 12R features a glass back, enhancing its build quality.
- Both run on Android 13 with MIUI 14, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
General
Release Date
2023, December 06
2023, June 28
Announced
2023, December 06
2023, June 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 613
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.62 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
192 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Starry Black, Twilight Blue, Starry Silver, Starlight Black, Startrail Green, Startrail Silver
Black, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass