Xiaomi’s new bestseller is here and this time it arrives in two versions. That’s right, the brand has launched the successor to the Redmi 12C, an ultra-affordable mobile that has become one of the best sellers on the market this year.
But to be more precise, this mobile does not have one successor, but two Redmi 13C 5G and Redmi 13C 4G… Which is the best? Well, below, we’ll compare the features of this low-end pair to find out Is it worth buying 4G or 5G?.
Comparison table of Redmi 13C 5G and Redmi 13C 4G
Although they don’t look alike, the Redmi 13C 5G and Redmi 13C 4G are practically the same phone with different designs. In fact, they have the same size (168 x 78 x 8.09 mm) and weight (192 grams).
Additionally, they share the same 6.74-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution (720p) at 90 Hz. Another surprise is that despite the 5G having dual rear cameras and the 4G triple, the photography department is essentially the same. : A 50 MP main sensor and one (or two) auxiliary ones are more than useful.
In what other ways are they similar? Well, both come with a 5000 mAh battery, 18W fast charging (although their boxes include a 10W charger) and based on Android 13 with MIUI 14 customization layer.
Same mobile, but with different performance and selfie camera
As you can guess from their names, the main difference between these phones is that one is 4G mobile data connection and the other is 5G. But that’s not all. Redmi 13C 5G has better processor performance: Dimensity 6100+ from MediaTek, a more efficient chipset (6 nm) and up to 55% faster than the Helio G85 (12 nm). Redmi 13C 4G.
In addition, the Redmi 13C 5G has a faster storage (UFS 2.2) than the memory format used by the 4G version (eMMC 5.1)… any advantage of the latter? Well, in theory, the Redmi 13C 4G has a better selfie camera as it uses an 8MP sensor, while the 5G has 5MP.
In conclusion, the Redmi 13C 5G is slightly superior and only costs €20 more
In short, if you have to choose between these two phones, we recommend buying the Redmi 13C 5G. This version It supports a better processor, a better storage format and connection to 5G networks. Additionally, it costs €110, just €20 more than the 4G version (Rs 9,999, official price in India for the 4GB + 128GB version).
however, If you want to save €20, you want a better selfie camera and you’re happy with 4G, then you should buy Redmi 13C 4G. This one for €90 (Rs 7,999, official Indian price for 4GB+128GB version):
