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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

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XiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023May 2020
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2712 × 12202400 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch395 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 (YugaTech and Notebookcheck) with a central selfie-camera cutout; maker does not publish refresh rate.
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits peak–
Always-on displayBoth reviews report that the always-on display appears for only ten seconds–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus–
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 recognitionGorilla Glass 5, reading mode and 84% NTSC typical coverage.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7200-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory8 GB – 12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB64 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 GHz8 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.3 GHz.
GPUArm Mali-G610; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify the four-core configurationAdreno 618.
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 NotebookcheckLPDDR4X and UFS 2.1 (YugaTech); Notebookcheck's storage tests instead suggested UFS 2.0. Dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB.
CoolingApproximately 4,000 mm² vapour chamber and 11,000 mm² combined graphite cooling area, according to the maker overview–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 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 autofocus; both reviews identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3f/1.89, 1/1.72-inch sensor and four-pixel binning to 1.6 µm.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2f/2.2 and 119° field of view, 108.3° after distortion correction.
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4–
ZoomMaker's 2× and 4× claims use in-sensor digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds 4× photos lack fine detail–
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 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 960 fps at 720p.
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fpsf/2.48 selfie lens; 120 fps slow-motion selfies.
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation, filmCamera filters, filmFrame, Xiaomi ProCut and Magic CutoutAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 2–10 cm autofocus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor; night and document modes.
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims up to 19 hours of video playback–
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 regionPhone supports 30 W charging; the supplied adapter is rated at 33 W. YugaTech measured roughly 90 minutes for a full charge, while Notebookcheck measured two hours.
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight204.5 g209 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.8 mm
Height × width161.4 × 74.2 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsBoth reviews identify glass front and rear with a plastic frame on their global review models; regional finishes can differ–
ColoursMidnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple and Mystic Silver on the current UK maker pageGlacier White, Interstellar Grey and Tropical Green.
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 wear–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor–
SpeakersStereo speakers and Dolby Atmos; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by NotebookcheckSingle downward-firing speaker (both reviews), 3.5 mm headphone socket and IR blaster.
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 11 based on Android 10 (both reviews).
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 regionCharger, cable, protective cover, SIM tool and documents. Global/UK 64 MP and 30 W model; India's 48 MP Pro is different. Pinoy Techno Guide confirms May 2020 availability of the global phone in Philippine shops, used at month precision rather than claiming the earliest sale day worldwide.
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 MHz–
SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierTwo nano-SIM cards plus a separate microSD slot; dual 4G VoLTE depends on the operator.
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 5 (802.11ac), dual-band and Wi-Fi Direct.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0.
NFCNFC, availability varies by regionNFC with Google Pay support on the UK model.
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck).
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning–

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