12 4G vs Redmi 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

The Redmi 13 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $5.64 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Redmi 13 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140

Buy with care$5.64/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Redmi 13 5G 42

The Redmi 13 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Redmi 13 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

12 4G 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 4G 63Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Redmi 13 5G at $5.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)	$175	$140
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	187 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jul 2028

12 4G full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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