Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G compared with Redmi Note 8 Pro
XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023September 2019
Display
Screen size6.67″6.53″
Resolution2712 × 1220 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch (better)395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,800 nits–
Display type6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved cover glass and 12-bit colourIPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Always-on displayBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode, 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; maker wet-touch recognition84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7200-UltraMediaTek Helio G90T
Memory8 GB – 12 GB (better)6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB (better)64 GB, 128 GB
CPU4 nm octa-core processor with two Cortex-A715 cores up to 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores up to 2.0 GHzTwo Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPUArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configurationARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; GSMArena calls the RAM LPDDR5X, whereas the UK maker and Notebookcheck specify LPDDR5; no microSD slot, confirmed by NotebookcheckDual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
CoolingApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overviewLiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it
Cameras
Main camera200 MP (better)64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
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 autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP364 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera16 MP, f/2.420 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detailUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic CutoutAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh (better)4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 W (better)Up to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging120 W HyperCharge through USB-C with Xiaomi P1 charging chip; maker claims full charge in 19 minutes with Boost charging enabled and screen off; adaptor inclusion varies by region18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204.5 g199.8 g (better)
Thickness8.9 mm8.79 mm (better)
Height × width161.4 × 74.2 mm161.35 × 76.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differFour-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
ColoursMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker pagePearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detailIP68 tested in static fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes, with water/device temperature difference no greater than 5 K; protection may deteriorate with wearMaker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motorDistance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
SpeakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
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 2024MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
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; contents vary by regionPhone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide 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 MHzDual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 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 nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct; X antenna design
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionNFC with Google Pay
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioningGPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

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