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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022September 2023
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness395 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits1,800 nits
Display typeFlat Flow AMOLED.6.67-inch AMOLED with 12-bit colour
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 1,800 nits peak
Always-on display–GSMArena reports that the always-on display remains visible for only ten seconds
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5.Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.Up to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.4 nm octa-core processor up to 2.4 GHz; maker overview identifies four Cortex-A78 performance cores
GPUMali-G68.Qualcomm Adreno GPU; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 710
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).UK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by both reviews
CoolingTwelve-layer graphite cooling system.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera–16 MP, f/2.4
ZoomDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).Main-camera digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds useful 2× results and weaker 4× results
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–5,100 mAh typical; maker claims up to 16 hours of video playback
Wired charging–67 W turbo charging through USB-C; maker laboratory claims 50% in 17 minutes and 100% in 44 minutes; adaptor inclusion varies by region
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (Tech Advisor).No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g187 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.98 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76 mm161.15 × 74.24 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP54
MaterialsGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).Maker describes a double-sided glass body; both reviews identify a plastic frame
ColoursMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal and Olive Green on the current UK maker page
Water resistance detailIP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.IP54 dust and splash protection; not designed for immersion
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMaker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.MIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024
Software updates–Notebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates
In the box67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).UK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; adaptor and other contents vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile network–5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.2
NFCNFC; functions vary by market.NFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-C (Tech Advisor).USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.GPS L1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning

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