Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G compared with Redmi Note 7
XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023January 2019
Display
Screen size6.67″6.3″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,800 nits–
Display type6.67-inch AMOLED with 12-bit colourLCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak–
Always-on displayGSMArena reports that the always-on display remains visible for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresUp 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 certifications84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)3 GB – 4 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor up to 2.4 GHz; maker overview identifies four Cortex-A78 performance coresSnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 710Adreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by both reviewsUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP (better)13 MP
Main camera200 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 autofocus48 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 camera8 MP, f/2.2–
Front camera16 MP, f/2.413 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer
ZoomMain-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 and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fpsFull 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 video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisationNight 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
Battery5,100 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 16 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 67 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,100 mAh typical; maker claims up to 16 hours of video playback4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired charging67 W turbo charging through USB-C; maker laboratory claims 50% in 17 minutes and 100% in 44 minutes; adaptor inclusion varies by regionQuick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g186 g (better)
Thickness7.98 mm (better)8.1 mm
Height × width161.15 × 74.24 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54–
MaterialsMaker describes a double-sided glass body; both reviews identify a plastic frameGradient glass back finish
ColoursMidnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal and Olive Green on the current UK maker page–
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash protection; not designed for immersion–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorGyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
SpeakersStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socketSingle bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 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 2024Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor
Software updatesNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates–
In the boxUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; adaptor and other contents vary by regionPhone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G 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 MHzLTE 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
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierHybrid 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-FiWi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionNo NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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