On December 30, 2023, the Redmi 13c was officially launched in the Chinese market, which is a low-end mobile phone of the Redmi brand, positioned at the young crowd and focusing on cost performance. So, what are the improvements of the Redmi 13C over the previous generation of the Redmi 12C? With the current price reduction of the Redmi 12c**, which of the two phones is more cost-effective?
This article will make a comparative analysis from the following aspects, hoping to give you some purchase suggestions.
Both Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C use the design of a waterdrop screen, which has a relatively high screen proportion and better visual effects. The body of both mobile phones is all-plastic, which feels average, but it is wear-resistant and fall-resistant, suitable for daily use.
The body size of the Redmi 13C is 1649×76.1×8.19mm and a weight of 195g, which is 12 dimensions larger than the body of the Redmi 164c9×77.1×8.At 77mm and weighing 192g, it's slightly thinner but heavier. There are two colors of Redmi 13C: Rainbow Star Sand and Star Rock Black, Rainbow Star Sand is a gradient color, and Star Rock Black is a pure black. The Redmi 12C comes in four colors: Shadow Black, Deep Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple, which are more colorful.
The exterior design of both phones is relatively simple and does not have too many decorations, which is in line with the style of the Redmi brand. However, the Redmi 13C has a thinner body and a more stylish color scheme, which has certain advantages in appearance.
The ** strategy of Redmi 13c and Redmi 12c is as follows::
Redmi 13c
4GB+128GB: 719 yuan.
6GB+128GB: 819 yuan.
8GB+256GB: 1049 yuan.
Redmi 12c
4GB+64GB: 599 yuan.
4GB+128GB: 699 yuan, 6GB+128GB: 799 yuan.
From the ** point of view, the starting price of Redmi 13C is 120 yuan higher than that of Redmi 12C, but the minimum configuration of Redmi 13C is4GB+128GB, while the minimum configuration of Redmi 12C is 4GB+64GB, and the storage space is doubled. If you compare the same configuration of 6GB+128GB, Redmi 13C is 20 yuan more expensive than Redmi 12C. Redmi 13C also has an 8GB+256GB high-configuration version,**1049 yuan,It is the highest configuration of Redmi 12C1.3 times.
From the point of view of **, the pricing of Redmi 13C is not low, compared to Redmi 12C, there is a certain improvement, but there is also a certain performance improvement, which will be described in detail later. If you have a high need for storage space or want to experience higher performance, then the Redmi 13c is a good choice. If you don't care too much about storage space, or don't have too high requirements for performance, the Redmi 12c is also a good value for money.
The performance of Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C is mainly reflected in the processor, screen, battery life and charging, etc., which are compared separately below.
1. Processor
Redmi 13C is equipped with Dimensity 6100+ processor, which is a 5G chip launched by MediaTek, using a 6nm process, integrating 5G baseband, supporting SA NSA dual-mode 5G network, faster and more stable network speed. The CPU of the Dimensity 6100+ consists of 4 A78 cores and 4 A55 cores, with a maximum clock speed of 24GHz, GPU is Mali-G57 MC5, supports HyperEngine 30 game engine, which can provide a smooth gaming experience. The Dimensity 6100+ also supports LPDDR4X memory and UFS22 Flash memory, which can improve the running speed and storage speed.
Redmi 12C is equipped with a Helio G85 processor, which is a 4G chip launched by MediaTek, using a 12nm process, does not support 5G networks, and can only use 4G networks, and the network speed is relatively slow. The CPU of the Helio G85 consists of 2 A75 cores and 6 A55 cores, with a maximum clock speed of 20GHz, the GPU is Mali-G52 MC2, which supports the HyperEngine game engine, which can provide a certain gaming experience. The Helio G85 only supports LPDDR4X memory and eMMC 51 Flash, relatively slow to run and store.
From the perspective of processor parameters, Dimensity 6100+ is significantly better than Helio G85, whether it is process, main frequency, number of cores, GPU, memory, flash memory or 5G network, Dimensity 6100+ has obvious advantages, and the performance has been significantly improved. According to the Antutu running score data, the running score of Redmi 13c is about 230,000, and the running score of Redmi 12c is about 190,000, with a gap of about 20%. Therefore, if you have high requirements for the performance of your phone, or want to experience the speed of a 5G network, then the Redmi 13C is a better choice.
2. Screen
The screens of Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C are both LCD straight screens, without AMOLED curved screens, the display effect is average, and there are not too many highlights. However, the Redmi 13c's screen still has some improvements, mainly in terms of refresh rate, brightness, resolution, and touch sampling rate.
The screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi 13c is 674 inches, refresh rate of 90Hz, brightness of 600nit, resolution of 1600*720, touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The screen size of the Redmi 12c is 671 inches, the refresh rate is 60Hz, the brightness is 500nit, the resolution is 1650*720, and the touch sampling rate is 120Hz.
Judging from the parameters of the screen, the screen of the Redmi 13C is a little larger than that of the Redmi 12C, with a higher refresh rate, higher brightness, a higher touch sampling rate, and a slightly lower resolution. The improvement of these parameters can make the screen of Redmi 13c run more smoothly, display more clearly, and touch more sensitive, especially when playing games or watching**, you can have a better experience. Therefore, if you have high requirements for the screen of your phone, then the Redmi 13C is a better choice.
3. Endurance charging
Both the Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C have a battery capacity of 5000mAh, which can meet the normal use of one day. However, the Redmi 13C's battery life may be slightly worse than the Redmi 12C's due to its higher screen refresh rate, stronger performance, and more power-hungry 5G networks. According to some ** tests, the battery life of the Redmi 13C is about 10 hours, and the battery life of the Redmi 12C is about 11 hours, and the gap is not very big.
There is a big difference in the charging speed between the Redmi 13c and the Redmi 12c. The Redmi 13C supports 18W wired fast charging, which can be used at 1Fully charge the battery in 5 hours. Redmi 12C only supports 10W wired fast charging, which requires 2It takes about 5 hours to fully charge the battery. Both phones do not support wireless charging and reverse charging. In terms of charging speed, the Redmi 13C is twice as fast as the Redmi 12C, which can save a lot of time.
From the perspective of battery charging parameters, the battery capacity of Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C is the same, and the battery life performance is similar, but Redmi 13C has a faster charging speed and a better charging experience. Therefore, if you have high requirements for the battery life and charging of your phone, then the Redmi 13C is a better choice.
There are also some differences between Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C in terms of other functions, mainly reflected in fingerprint recognition, camera, sound effects, etc.
1. Fingerprint recognition
Redmi 13C uses side fingerprint recognition, the fingerprint module is integrated on the power button, and the phone can be unlocked by pressing the power button, which is convenient and quick to operate. Redmi 12c uses rear fingerprint recognition, the fingerprint module is located on the back cover**, you need to flip the phone to unlock it, and the operation is relatively troublesome. The fingerprint recognition of both phones is relatively accurate and sensitive, without too much delay and misidentification. In terms of the convenience of fingerprint recognition, the Redmi 13C is a little better than the Redmi 12C.
2. Camera
Both the Redmi 13c and Redmi 12c camera configurations are 5 megapixels on the front and 50 megapixels on the rear. The cameras of both mobile phones support AI beauty, HDR, night scene, portrait and other modes, which can shoot clearly**and**. However, the Redmi 13c's camera still has some optimizations, mainly reflected in the speed of taking photos, image quality details, color reproduction, etc.
The Xiaomi Redmi 13C's camera takes photos faster, has more accurate focus, more detailed image quality, more natural color reproduction, less noise, and a wider dynamic range. The Xiaomi Redmi 12c's camera is slower, with poor focus, blurry details, more color reproduction, more noise, and a narrower dynamic range. These differences are even more pronounced in low-light environments. According to some ** comparison examples, the Redmi 13C's camera performs significantly better than the Redmi 12C's camera, and can shoot better ** and **. Judging from the camera photo effect, the Redmi 13C is a little better than the Redmi 12C. 3. Sound effects
In terms of sound effects, the Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C are relatively average, without too many highlights. Both phones have only one speaker, no stereo effect, the volume is not very large, the sound quality is not very good, the bass is insufficient, the treble is harsh, and there is not much detail and layering. Both phones support 35mm headphone jack, you can use wired headphones, and the sound effect will be improved. Both phones do not support NFC and IR remote control, which may be useful for some users. Judging from the performance of sound effects, there is not much difference between Redmi 13C and Redmi 12C, both are relatively average. Redmi 13c and Redmi 12c are the two low-end phones of the Redmi brand, which are cost-effective and suitable for young people. The exterior design, battery capacity, and camera configuration of the two phones are relatively similar, and there is not much difference. However, Redmi 13C has significantly improved in terms of processor, screen, charging, fingerprint recognition, etc., with stronger performance, better experience, and support for 5G networks, which is more in line with future development trends. Redmi 13C**Compared with Redmi 12C, there is also a certain improvement, but it is still relatively reasonable and cost-effective. So, if you're looking to buy a low-to-mid-range phone, the Redmi 13c is a new product worth buying and can give you a better experience.