Google Pixel 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Google Pixel 5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ serve distinctly different priorities. Pixel 5 delivers a refined, compact experience with a 6.0-inch 90Hz OLED display (700 nits) and Snapdragon 765G processor, trading raw specs for computational photography excellence and guaranteed Android updates. Its 12.2MP main camera with OIS produces exceptional photos in varied lighting through Google's image processing, while the 4080mAh battery manages adequate daily use with wireless charging support. Redmi Note 13 Pro+, conversely, emphasizes maximum value and raw specifications: 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display (1800 nits brightness), massive 5000mAh battery, and blistering 120W wired charging. Its 200MP main sensor, MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, and 12GB RAM configurations provide impressive benchmark numbers and multitasking prowess. However, Pixel 5 maintains tangible advantages in software longevity, everyday camera intelligence, and premium build quality with aluminum construction. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ wins decisively on display brightness, battery capacity, charging speed, and storage options, though it lacks wireless charging and wireless updates may vary regionally. Choose Pixel 5 for software confidence and compact ergonomics; select Redmi Note 13 Pro+ for screen real estate, battery endurance, and maximum hardware specifications per dollar.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 151 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4080 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 12W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.0 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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