iQOO 13 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
iQOO 13 is a flagship powerhouse that justifies its $220 premium over the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, LTPO AMOLED display with 1-144Hz refresh and 4500 nits brightness, and triple 50MP camera system (including 2x telephoto) vastly outpace the Note 12 Pro+'s aging Dimensity 1080, basic 120Hz panel with 900 nits, and bulky 200MP main sensor. iQOO 13 delivers 6000mAh battery capacity versus 5000mAh, faster 120W charging matching the Redmi, superior IP69 durability rating, and modern connectivity (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4). Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers respectable value for budget-conscious users needing basic 5G performance and 120Hz scrolling, but its plastic build, outdated Android 12 base, and limited video capabilities (4K@30fps) reveal its mid-range positioning. For everyday users willing to spend slightly more, iQOO 13 provides substantially better photography, smoother performance, brighter display, and three years of guaranteed software support advantage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO 13 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- →6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- →144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
iQOO 13
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- 6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- 144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
- Triple 50MP camera system is well-balanced
- IP69 durability at this price is exceptional
Cons
- Very limited global availability — primarily a China/India phone
- No wireless charging despite the flagship specs
- Camera processing lags behind Samsung and Apple in consistency
- Funtouch OS software is not as refined as OxygenOS or One UI
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 13 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP69 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX921) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.57, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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