Reno 12 5G vs Redmi Note 13R

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R

The Redmi Note 13R wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.62 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Redmi Note 13R 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R $175

Buy with care$7.62/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Redmi Note 13R 42

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Redmi Note 13R 55

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Redmi Note 13R 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Redmi Note 13R 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Redmi Note 13R 67

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13R at $7.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Redmi Note 13R
Price (street)	$365	$175
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	177 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP53
Supported until	Jun 2028	May 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

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