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Realme 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G: How the two budget smartphones compare 

If you are planning to buy a new phone under Rs 20,000, then Realme 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 5G are among one of the most feature-rich phones. Here's how they compare.

August 31, 2024 / 11:54 IST
Realme 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

Realme 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

Realme has recently launched its new budget smartphone – Realme 13 5G smartphone India. The handset comes with an octa-core processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and includes features like a 50MP primary sensor, 5000mAh battery, fast charging support and more and it is priced starting at Rs 17,999.
In the same price bracket, Xiaomi also has a phone – Redmi Note 13 5G. The handset also offers more or less similar features such as an octa-core processor, a 5000mAh battery with fast charging support and more.
However, both phones have their pros and cons. If you plan to buy either of these two phones, it is important to know what both offer and how they compare in terms of features and specifications. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compared them side-by-side.

Realme 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G: Comparison table  

Features Realme 13 5G Redmi Note 13 5G 
Chipset Dimensity 6300 5G Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 
CPU Octa-core, 6nm Process, up to 2.4GHz 2x ARM Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz + 6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz 
GPU ARM G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2 
RAM 8GB (expandable with 10GB dynamic RAM) 6GB + 6GB*, 8GB + 8GB*, 12GB + 8GB* (*Virtual memory) 
Storage Options 128GB/256GB Up to 256GB UFS 2.2 
MicroSD Card Slot Yes (supports 1 SIM + 1 SIM or 1 SD) Yes (expandable up to 1TB) 
Display 6.72-inch FHD+ Eye Comfort Display, 120Hz 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz 
Screen Brightness 580 nits (typical) 1000 nits (typical) 
Screen-to-Body Ratio 91.4% 93.3% 
Camera - Rear 50MP OIS (f/1.8) 108MP (f/1.75) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4) 
Camera - Front 16MP (f/2.45) 16MP 
Video Recording - Rear 1080P 60fps/30fps, 720P 60fps/30fps, 2K 30fps 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps 
Video Recording - Front 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps 
Battery Capacity 5000mAh (typical), 4880mAh (minimum) 5000mAh (typical) 
Charging 45W Fast Charge 33W Fast Charge 
Operating System realme UI 5.0, Android 14 MIUI 14, Android 13 
Dimensions 165.6mm x 76.1mm x 7.79mm 161.11mm x 74.95mm x 7.6mm 
Weight 190g 173.5g 
5G Connectivity Dual 5G SIM Support, SA/NSA Dual 5G SIM Support, SA/NSA 
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3 
Audio 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Dual Microphones 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Dual Microphones 
Sensors Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Acceleration Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor IR Blaster, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Side Mounted Fingerprint Scanner 
Water Resistance No information provided IP54 (Splash and Dust Resistant) 
Navigation BDS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS GPS/AGPS, Glonass 
Key differences 

Chipset: The Realme 13 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, while the Redmi Note 15 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset. Both are designed for efficient performance, but the architecture and capabilities may differ.
RAM and storage: Realme offers a dynamic RAM expansion feature, allowing up to 18GB total (8GB RAM + 10GB virtual). Redmi Note 15 5G provides multiple RAM options with virtual memory support (up to 20GB total). Both phones offer up to 256GB of internal storage with microSD card support.
Display: Both devices feature a 120Hz display refresh rate. The Realme 13 5G has a 6.72-inch FHD+ Eye Comfort display, while the Redmi Note 15 5G offers a slightly smaller 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with higher brightness and a higher screen-to-body ratio.
Camera: The Redmi Note 15 5G offers a higher resolution 108MP main camera, complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro lens. In contrast, the Realme 13 5G features a 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
Battery and Charging: Both devices come with a 5000mAh battery. However, the Realme 13 5G supports a faster 45W charging, while the Redmi Note 15 5G supports 33W charging.
Operating System: The Realme 13 5G runs on realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, while the Redmi Note 15 5G operates on MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

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