Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
#971Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
Performance
83.288.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
88.992.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
86.388.1
Connectivity
65.963.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
58.465.2
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 13 4G both feature a 6.67" AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Note 13 offers a higher peak brightness of 1800 nits compared to 1200 nits on the Note 12.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, but the Note 13 provides more RAM options, starting at 128GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Note 13 significantly upgrades the rear camera to 108 MP, while the Note 12 has a 50 MP setup, with the Note 13 also featuring a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus 13 MP.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, but the Note 13 includes enhanced software support with up to three major Android upgrades and features stereo speakers, while the Note 12 runs on HyperOS with fewer upgrade commitments.
- Build quality remains similar with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic frame and back, though the Note 13 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
General
Release Date
2023, March 23
2024, January 15
Announced
2023, March 23
2024, January 15
Description
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor International market andXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor China market
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
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
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 50% in 29 min, 100% in 70 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
162.3 x 75.6 x 8 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
183.5 g
188.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue
Midnight Black, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Ocean Sunset
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass