Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
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| XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G | XiaomiRedmi Note 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2023 | January 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 (better) | 2340 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch (better) | 409 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | – |
| Display type | 6.67-inch AMOLED with 12-bit colour | LCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast |
| 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 protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | 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 | 84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) | 3 GB – 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB |
| CPU | 4 nm octa-core processor up to 2.4 GHz; maker overview identifies four Cortex-A78 performance cores | Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 710 | Adreno 512 at up to 850 MHz |
| Storage type | UK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by both reviews | UK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 48 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP (better) | 13 MP |
| Main camera | 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 | 48 MP with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels and EIS; additional 5 MP depth camera |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 | – |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer |
| Zoom | Main-camera digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds useful 2× results and weaker 4× results | – |
| Video recording | 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 | Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps; Full HD and HD slow motion at 120 fps, as published by Xiaomi despite Tech Advisor's contrary slow-motion comment |
| Front video | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps | Full HD or HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation | Night photography, portrait background blur, single-tone flash, low-light enhancement, standard/auto HDR, burst and panorama; 27 rear and 12 front AI scene categories; 48 MP Pro mode at launch, with Photo mode support promised by OTA |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh (better) | 4,000 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 16 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | – |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,100 mAh typical; maker claims up to 16 hours of video playback | 4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum |
| 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 | Quick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 187 g | 186 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm (better) | 8.1 mm |
| Height × width | 161.15 × 74.24 mm | 159.21 × 75.21 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 | – |
| Materials | Maker describes a double-sided glass body; both reviews identify a plastic frame | Gradient glass back finish |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal and Olive Green on the current UK maker page | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP54 dust and splash protection; not designed for immersion | – |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Rear fingerprint reader; face recognition |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor | Gyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket | Single bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | 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 | Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor |
| Software updates | Notebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates | – |
| In the box | UK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; adaptor and other contents vary by region | Phone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card |
| 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 | LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier | Hybrid tray for two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD; either SIM can be selected as primary for 4G+/4G/3G/2G calls and data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | NFC, availability varies by region | No NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor |
| USB | USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou |
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