vivo X300 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
The Verdict
The vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $1,012, a difference of about $813. The vivo X300 Ultra is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. vivo X300 Ultra stands out for bright 3000-nit amoled display with 120hz refresh rate, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is praised for amoled display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the vivo X300 Ultra if…
- →Bright 3000-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- →Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for demanding tasks
- →Versatile triple camera setup with 50MP telephoto
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
Pros & Cons
vivo X300 Ultra
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for demanding tasks
- Versatile triple camera setup with 50MP telephoto
- Large 6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging
- Premium IP69 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- Premium pricing may limit mainstream appeal
- Large 6.82-inch display not ideal for one-handed use
- Thermal management at high loads remains a concern
- No expandable storage option
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 | vivo X300 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.6 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium White | — |
| Weight | 221g | — |
| IP rating | IP69 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 80W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | 50W | — |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188.5 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, glass back |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2 x 75.6 x 7.97 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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