Redmi 13 5G vs vivo T5e
₹1,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 13 5G starts ₹1,500 lower: ₹12,499 against ₹13,999 for the T5e.
- The T5e has the bigger battery: 5,500 mAh against 5,030 mAh. The Redmi 13 5G charges faster, though: 33W against 15W.
- The Redmi 13 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- The T5e is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP53.
Get the Redmi 13 5G for the lower price, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the T5e for the bigger battery and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹12,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹13,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹13,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Redmi 13 5G vs T5e, answered
In India, the Redmi 13 5G starts at ₹12,499 and the vivo T5e starts at ₹13,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi 13 5G or the T5e?
The Redmi 13 5G, by ₹1,500. Starting prices: ₹12,499 for the Redmi 13 5G, ₹13,999 for the T5e. The Redmi 13 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹13,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi 13 5G or the T5e?
The T5e, with 5,500 mAh to 5,030 mAh. For charging, the Redmi 13 5G is quicker: 33W to 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Redmi 13 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Redmi 13 5G has a 6.79-inch screen at 120Hz, the T5e a 6.74-inch LCD at 90Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 108MP main (f/1.75) on the Redmi 13 5G and 8MP main (f/2.0) on the T5e. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Redmi 13 5G runs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, the T5e the Unisoc T7225.
Which is better protected against water?
The T5e, rated IP64 to the Redmi 13 5G's IP53. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 205 g and 199 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Redmi 13 5G works on 5G networks; the T5e is a 4G phone.
