12 4G vs Redmi Note 13 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 6080).
Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Redmi Note 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 13 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 4G | Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $190 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm | 161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 174 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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