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Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs TCL 505

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Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs TCL 505

48 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
VS
45 out of 100
TCL 505
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
TCL 505

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.74-inch Xiaomi Redmi 13C (with MediaTek Helio G85) that was released on November 10, 2023, against the TCL 505, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G36 and came out 3 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 13C
  • 71% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (271K versus 158K)
  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 2x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 434 and 222 points
Reasons to consider the TCL 505
  • Stereo speakers

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 13C and TCL 505 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
Phone:
Redmi 13C
vs
TCL 505

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.74 inches6.75 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness600 nits400 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio83.7%85.3%
Display tests
RGB color space94.5% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time37 ms -
Contrast1536:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi 13C
608 nits
TCL 505
n/a

Design and build

Height168 mm (6.61 inches)168.29 mm (6.63 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)76.67 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.09 mm (0.32 inches)8.32 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)190 g (6.7 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenGray, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi 13C
83.7%
TCL 505+2%
85.3%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 13C and TCL 505 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G36
Max clock2000 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNo
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2PowerVR GE8320
GPU shading units4832
GPU clock1000 MHz680 MHz
FLOPS~96 GFLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi 13C+42%
1198
TCL 505
843
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi 13C+71%
271133
TCL 505
158657
CPU7657752236
GPU4204918220
Memory7357248690
UX7893539511
Total score271133158657
Samples[13 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz1600 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128, 256 GB64, 128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 512 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0Go edition
OS size23 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5010 mAh
Max charge power18 W10 W
Battery typeLi-Po -
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (28% in 30 min)No
Full charging time2:09 hr -
Battery life tests
Web browsing09:31 hr -
Watching video15:08 hr -
Gaming04:55 hr -
Standby143 hr -
General battery life
Redmi 13C
26:21 hr
TCL 505
n/a

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 6144 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - No
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
3) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length28 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung S5KJN1Hynix Hi-5021Q
Sensor size1/2.76"1/2.55"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.7 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
StabilizationDigital -

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Focal length - 27 mm
SensorCMOSCMOS
Sensor size - 1/5"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*74
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYes -
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedNovember 2023February 2024
Release dateNovember 2023March 2024
Launch price$140 -
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 10 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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