Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
#1123Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
Performance
79.980.5
Camera
28.453.8
Display
75.072.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
87.087.3
Connectivity
82.381.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
56.262.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G features a larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Redmi Note 9T has a 6.53-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 13C is powered by the newer Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, compared to the Dimensity 800U in the Note 9T.
- The camera on the Redmi 13C offers a single 50 MP rear sensor, whereas the Note 9T has a 48 MP main camera along with additional macro and depth sensors, allowing for more versatility.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Redmi 13C runs on the more recent Android 13 with MIUI 14, while the Note 9T operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi 13C using Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and the Note 9T featuring Gorilla Glass 5, contributing to a more robust feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
General
Release Date
2023, December 06
2021, January 08
Announced
2023, December 06
2021, January 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 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, 256GB 8GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
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, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
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
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wired, 33% in 30 min
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)
161.2 x 77.3 x 9.1 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
192 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Starry Black, Twilight Blue, Starry Silver, Starlight Black, Startrail Green, Startrail Silver
Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass