Realme 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro represents a significant step up over Realme 11 Pro+, justified by its substantial price premium. Display quality vastly differs: the 13 Pro's 3200 x 1440 LTPO AMOLED with 1900 nits brightness substantially surpasses the 11 Pro+'s 2412 x 1080 panel at 950 nits. Camera systems tell a similar story. Xiaomi pairs a superior 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor with Leica tuning and genuine telephoto capability, while Realme relies on a 200 MP main sensor that prioritizes megapixel count over actual image quality. Performance differences are pronounced: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 demolishes MediaTek Dimensity 7050 across benchmarks. Battery capacity favors Realme at 5000 mAh versus 4820 mAh, though Xiaomi compensates with 50W wireless charging and faster 120W wired charging versus 100W. Build quality also separates them: IP68 rating, ceramic back, aluminum frame versus no IP rating and plastic construction. For $650 more, Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers flagship performance, exceptional photography, and premium materials. Realme 11 Pro+ suits budget-conscious users seeking 120Hz display and solid battery life, but compromises significantly on imaging and durability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 11 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- →100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- →Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Realme 11 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- 100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
- 120Hz AMOLED display is smooth and vivid
- 5G connectivity with Dimensity 7050 performance
Cons
- 200 MP mode produces large files with diminishing returns in low light
- No water resistance rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are filler cameras
- No wireless charging
- Dimensity 7050 is a mid-range chip — not for heavy gaming
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 11 Pro+ | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung ISOCELL HP3 | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.5 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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