Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Realme 13 Pro 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Realme 13 Pro 5G

65 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
VS
71 out of 100
Realme 13 Pro 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2) that was released on September 21, 2023, against the Realme 13 Pro 5G, which is powered by the same chip and came out 10 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
  • Has 33% more RAM: 16GB versus 12GB
  • Supports higher wattage charging (67W versus 45W)
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • 13% higher pixel density (446 vs 394 PPI)
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 20% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1028 and 859 points
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
  • Ready for eSIM technology
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Realme 13 Pro 5G
  • Water-resistant body (IP65 classification)
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
  • The phone is 10 months newer
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Realme 13 Pro 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.67 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1220 x 2712 pixels1080 x 2412 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI446 ppi394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1800 nits2000 nits
HDR supportYes, Dolby Vision -
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Screen-to-body ratio89.8%90.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space96.6% -
PWM713 Hz -
Response time1 ms -
Contrast∞ Infinity -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height161.15 mm (6.34 inches)161.34 mm (6.35 inches)
Width74.24 mm (2.92 inches)73.91 mm (2.91 inches)
Thickness7.98 mm (0.31 inches)8.23 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP65
Advanced cooling - Vapor chamber
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, PurpleGold, Green, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Realme 13 Pro 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Max clock2400 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsAdreno 710Adreno 710
GPU shading units256256
GPU clock940 MHz940 MHz
FLOPS~481.3 GFLOPS~481.3 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU209566214895
GPU117196121436
Memory124200150061
UX153732155388
Total score604694641780
Samples[40 tests]Less then 3
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature46.1 °C -
Stability98% -
Graphics test18 FPS -
Graphics score3018 -
Web score11839 -
Video editing7161 -
Photo editing24619 -
Data manipulation10172 -
Writing score14428 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12, 16 GB8, 12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 2.0Realme UI 5.0
OS size56 GB -

Battery

Capacity5100 mAh5200 mAh
Max charge power67 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNo -
Fast chargingYes (49% in 15 min)Yes (60% in 35 min)
Full charging time0:42 hr1:10 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:32 hr -
Watching video11:56 hr -
Gaming04:57 hr -
Standby95 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix200 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution16384 x 122888192 x 6144
ZoomDigital (lossless), 4xDigital
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens118°112°
Lenses1) Standard: 200 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution200 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length23 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL HP3Sony LYT-600
Sensor size1/1.4"1/2"
Pixel size0.56 micron0.7 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 16 mm
SensorSony IMX355SmartSens SC820CS
Sensor size1/4"1/4.0"
Pixel size1.14 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorOmnivision OV02B10 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.75 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 3456 -
Aperturef/2.6f/2.5
Focal length - 22 mm
SensorOmnivision OV16A1QSony IMX615
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.74"
Pixel size1 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - No
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*12
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*18 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedSeptember 2023July 2024
Release dateJanuary 2024August 2024
Launch price$390$300
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 67 WYes, 45 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G:
    - There are two models of the phone (depending on the market): one with a dual physical SIM tray and the other with one physical SIM slot + an eSIM.
Notes on 13 Pro 5G:
    - There is a model with an eco-leather cover that has a lower weight (183.5 grams) and a thicker of 8.41 mm.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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