Realme 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Realme 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ target the same price bracket with notably different strengths. The Xiaomi's 200 MP main sensor, 120W charging, and superior 1800-nit display brightness offer tangible advantages in everyday use, particularly for quick charging and outdoor visibility. Its higher resolution (2712 x 1220) and 12 GB RAM option provide more future-proofing. However, Realme's 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto zoom outperforms Xiaomi's gimmicky 2 MP macro, delivering meaningfully better portrait and distant shots. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra represents a toss-up in real-world performance. Realme's premium vegan leather option, superior IP65 rating, and refined Realme UI 5.0 suggest more thoughtful design. Xiaomi's heavier 204g body and plastic frame feel less premium despite the lower price. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ wins on raw specs and value-per-dollar with 120W charging versus 67W, but the Realme 12 Pro+ delivers more refined zooming capabilities and design polish. Choose Xiaomi for aggressive charging speed and value hunters; pick Realme if optical zoom and premium materials matter.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
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
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
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 | Realme 12 Pro+ | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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