If you are considering purchasing a Xiaomi mid-range phone and have a budget of around €300, you have plenty of options available. Two popular choices are the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro.
Both phones share similar specifications and offer a comparable overall experience. The Redmi Note 13 Pro is technically the more affordable option, especially in the base 128GB/8GB version. On the other hand, the Poco X6 Pro comes with a 256GB/8GB base tier.
While the Poco X6 Pro features a more powerful chipset, the Redmi Note 13 Pro arguably excels in the camera department. Let’s delve deeper into these aspects.
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To begin, you can compare the complete specs sheets or read our editor’s assessment in the following text.
Size comparison
Comparing the overall size of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Poco X6 Pro, they are quite similar. Both phones boast a 6.67-inch diagonal 20:9 display. The Redmi has slightly larger bezels and is a tad taller. However, these differences are minimal. Interestingly, the Poco is a bit thicker despite the Redmi having a slightly larger battery.
Both phones feature small display bezels, providing around 89.8% screen-to-body ratio on the Redmi and about 90.1% on the Poco. They both have compact selfie punch holes and under-display fingerprint readers. The design language is similar, with plastic middle frames, metallic-like coating, and rounded corners.
In terms of materials, both phones are constructed similarly with IP54 ingress protection. The Redmi Note 13 has an advantage with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front compared to Gorilla Glass 5 on the Poco X6 Pro. Additionally, both phones have plastic frames and backs, except for the Poco variant with an eco-leather back.
Regarding color options, the Redmi offers a wider selection including Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal, and Arctic White. The Poco X6 Pro comes in Black, Gray, and Yellow, with the yellow variant featuring an eco-leather back. Both phones have stereo speaker setups, an IR blaster, onboard NFC, Type-C ports, and lack a 3.5mm audio jack, microSD card slot, or FM radio receiver.
Display comparison
Both phones feature a similar 6.67-inch, 120Hz display with 1220 x 2712px (FullHD+) resolution and 12-bit colors. Their displays offer excellent performance with a max global brightness of 1200 nits and peak brightness of 1800 nits.
While the Poco lists HDR10+ alongside Dolby Vision for video capabilities, both phones deliver a great display experience for their class.
Battery life
The Redmi Note 13 Pro edges out the Poco X6 Pro in battery capacity with a 5,100 mAh battery compared to 5,000 mAh. However, in testing, the Poco proved to be more efficient, with a better Active Use Score across all battery testing components.
Charging speed
Both phones support Xiaomi’s 67W fast charging and come with a bundled charger in the box for rapid charging. Their charging rates are the same, ensuring quick charging for both devices.
Speaker test
Both phones feature stereo speaker setups with the top speaker acting as the second channel. The Poco X6 Pro has a slight edge in loudness and a tighter frequency response for better speaker performance overall. In comparison, the Redmi Note 13 Pro offers a surprising amount of bass.
Performance
The Redmi Note 13 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, while the Poco X6 Pro takes the lead with the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chip. The Dimensity 8300 chip in the Poco delivers superior performance in benchmarks, thanks to its modern design and faster UFS 4.0 storage.
Overall, the Dimensity 8300 chip in the Poco X6 Pro offers better performance, Wi-Fi support, and Bluetooth features compared to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Redmi Note 13 Pro.
Camera comparison
The Redmi Note 13 Pro excels in the camera department with its 200MP main camera equipped with multi-directional PDAF, overshadowing the Poco X6 Pro’s 64MP main camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro camera specs
- Wide (main): 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3, f/1.7, 23mm, 1/1.4″, 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 2160p@30fps
- Ultrawide: 8 MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 118˚; 1080p@30fps
- Macro: 2 MP OmniVision OV02B, f/2.4
- Front camera: 16MP OmniVision OV16A (1/3.06″, 1.0µm), f/2.4, fixed focus; 1080p@60fps
The camera setups of both phones are quite similar, with additional ultrawide, macro, and selfie cameras. The Redmi Note 13 Pro’s camera offers better detail, color accuracy, and dynamic range compared to the Poco X6 Pro.
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro camera specs
- Wide (main): 64MP OmniVision OV64B (1/2.0″, 0.7µm), f/1.7, 25mm, PDAF, OIS; 4K@30fps
- Ultrawide: 8MP OmniVision OV08D (1/4.4″, 1.0µm), f/2.2, 16mm, fixed focus; 1080p@30fps
- Macro: 2MP, f/2.4
- Front camera: 16MP OmniVision OV16A (1/3.06″, 1.0µm), f/2.4, fixed focus; 1080p@60fps
Image quality
The Redmi Note 13 Pro captures images with higher resolution, better clarity, and more natural colors compared to the Poco X6 Pro. The Poco’s images appear softer, with less detail and more saturated colors. The Redmi also performs better in low-light conditions.
Redmi Note 13 Pro vs. Redmi Note 13 Pro Poco X6 Pro: Ultrawide • Main • 2x Zoom
Most of these observations extend to 2x zoom shots as well. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has some minor shortcomings in certain shots, but overall outperforms the Poco X6 Pro.
Ultrawide shots from both phones lack detail and appear soft. Selfies from both phones are similar in quality, with adequate detail and color reproduction.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro
Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro
In low-light conditions, the Redmi Note 13 Pro produces better images with cleaner surfaces and less noise compared to the Poco X6 Pro, although the Poco handles light sources slightly better.
Video quality
Both phones offer similar video-capturing capabilities, with the Redmi Note 13 Pro slightly outperforming the Poco X6 Pro in video quality due to finer detail, natural colors, and a wider dynamic range.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro: Ultrawide • Main • 2x zoom
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