Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G is ₹12,499 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹24,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 12, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
OS	Android v14	Android v13
Internal Memory	128 GB	256 GB
CPU	2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Rear Camera	108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) (Macro)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Price	₹12,499	₹24,990

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Overview

Specs Score	58 / 100 Better Specs	55 / 100
RAM	6 GB	8 GB More RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB More Storage
Rear Camera	108 MP + Macro Dual Better Camera Resolution	50 MP + 2 MP Dual
Front Camera	13 MP Better Front Camera Resolution	8 MP
Unique Features	FM Radio	No

General

Country of Origin	India
Model	13 5G	12 5G
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	July 09, 2024	August 01, 2023

Design

Dimensions	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.3 mm	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight	205 g	199 g
Colors	Black Diamond, Hawaian Blue, Pink	Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio		20.5:9
PPI	~ 396 PPI	~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 91.2%	~ 91%
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	TÜV Rheinland low blue light, TÜV flicker-free, TÜV Circadian Friendly, Wet Finger Touch Display, Adaptive Sync Display, Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	6 GB	8 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
5G Bands	SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78"	SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version		Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C	Yes, USB-C
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes

Performance

Camera Score

63 (DxOMark)

Extra

GPS	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance	No
Splash Resistant	Yes	Yes
IP Rating	IP53	IP53
Dust Resistant	Yes	Yes
Extra Features	Wet Touch Display, Dual 5G, Dual Glass Design, 2 Major Android Updates	Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) (Macro)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Camera Sensor	HM6
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	Portrait, Night Mode,HDR, 108MP mode, Time-lapse, Google lens, Macro Video , 3X In-Sensor Zoom	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
Flash	Yes, Ring	Yes, LED
Front Camera	13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole	8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v14	Android v13
Custom UI	Hyper OS	MIUI 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU	2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x Performance Cores@2.3GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPU	Adreno	Adreno GPU
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	No
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5030 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 33W	Yes, 18W

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