Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
The Verdict
iPhone 12 Pro delivers flagship performance with the A14 Bionic chipset, superior camera system featuring Dolby Vision 4K video and telephoto lens, and premium 800-nit Super Retina XDR display. Redmi Note 13 offers exceptional value with larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, larger 5000mAh battery, and higher resolution 108MP main camera, though it lacks 5G and uses mid-range Snapdragon 685 processor. Video capabilities strongly favor iPhone with Dolby Vision support versus standard 1080p recording. Display brightness (800 vs 1800 nits) favors Redmi, though iPhone's HDR implementation is superior. At five times the price, iPhone 12 Pro justifies premium cost through processing power, ecosystem integration, and professional video tools, making it ideal for power users. Budget-conscious buyers wanting modern features should prefer Redmi Note 13's outstanding screen and battery life.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 if…
- →AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- →120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
Pros
- AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- 120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
- 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging provides great longevity
- Slim and lightweight design at 188.5 g
Cons
- No 5G connectivity limits future-proofing
- Snapdragon 685 is weak for gaming or heavy multitasking
- Macro and ultrawide cameras are low quality
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- No wireless charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 188.5 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Plastic frame, glass front, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.2 x 75.6 x 7.97 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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