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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

57 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
VS
65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6080) that was released on September 21, 2023, against the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, which is powered by Exynos 1380 and came out 5 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 Note 13 5G
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Weighs 35.5 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
  • Shows 15% longer battery life (22:25 vs 19:28 hours)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 33% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (599K versus 449K)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G and Samsung Galaxy A35 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
Phone:
Redmi Note 13 5G
vs
Galaxy A35 5G

Display

TypeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.67 inches6.6 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI395 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1000 nits1000 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Screen-to-body ratio88.9%84.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.9%99.9%
PWM120 Hz240 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi Note 13 5G
991 nits
Galaxy A35 5G+2%
1015 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)161.7 mm (6.37 inches)
Width75 mm (2.95 inches)78 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness7.6 mm (0.3 inches)8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight173.5 g (6.12 oz)209 g (7.37 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP67
Advanced cooling - Vapor chamber
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, BlueBlack, Blue, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G and Samsung Galaxy A35 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6080Samsung Exynos 1380
Max clock2400 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache2 MB4 MB
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G68 MP5
GPU shading units128320
GPU clock1068 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~136.7 GFLOPS~608 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU145050196715
GPU69674136585
Memory113207109704
UX121398156389
Total score449329599393
Samples[12 tests][16 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
PCMark 3.0
Web score10204 -
Video editing5286 -
Photo editing20328 -
Data manipulation8432 -
Writing score13179 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8, 12 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0One UI 6.1
OS size28 GB28 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power33 W25 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (52% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:16 hr1:26 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:38 hr08:47 hr
Watching video09:56 hr14:03 hr
Gaming04:37 hr05:56 hr
Standby105 hr106 hr
General battery life
Redmi Note 13 5G
19:28 hr
Galaxy A35 5G+15%
22:25 hr

Main camera

Matrix108 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution4000 x 30008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens120°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 108 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution108 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length24 mm -
SensorSamsung S5KHM6Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN8
Sensor size1/1.67"1/1.95"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length16 mm -
SensorOmniVision OV08D10GalaxyCore GC08A3
Sensor size1/4.4"1/4.0"
Pixel size1 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 5 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
Stabilization - Digital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 50
Preview - 52
Zoom - 71
Samples - Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 34564160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.6f/2.2
Focal length24 mm -
SensorOmnivision OV16A1QSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6
Sensor size1/3.06"1/3.06"
Pixel size1 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 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 version5.35.3
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, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat* - 18
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedSeptember 2023March 2024
Release dateJanuary 2024March 2024
Launch price$229$380
SAR (head) - 0.44 W/kg
SAR (body) - 0.92 W/kg
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WNot included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A35 5G:
    - Only SM-A356E/DS and SM-A356B/DS models support two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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