Realme GT 3 vs Xiaomi 13: Specs Comparison

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    Michele Ingelido
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    The Realme GT 3 and Xiaomi 13 are two powerful flagship smartphones that offer top-notch features and performance at a competitive price. They boast two of the best processors in the market, yet their prices are not excessive and they just debuted in the global market too. Both devices are equipped with high-end specifications and run on Android 13 operating system with custom user interfaces, but they differ in several key areas that are worth noting, even though their price ranges will be similar.

    Realme GT 3 vs Xiaomi 13

    Realme GT 3 Xiaomi 13
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm,
    199 g    		 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm,
    185 g
    DISPLAY 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.36 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
    PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.2 GHz
    MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
    SOFTWARE Android 13, Realme UI Android 13, MIUI
    CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
    CAMERA Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.3
    16 MP f/2.5 front camera    		 Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.2
    32 MP f/2.0 front camera
    BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 150W 4500 mAh, fast charging 67W and fast wireless charging 50W
    ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof

    Design

    In terms of design, the Realme GT 3 has a larger and more distinctive look, while the Xiaomi 13 features a more compact and sleek design. The GT 3 has a 6.74-inch display with a central punch-hole and slim bezels, while the Xiaomi 13 comes with a smaller 6.36-inch screen with a tiny notch and minimal bezels. Both phones have a premium build quality with a glass back, but the GT 3 also features customizable RGB lights on the back, which may appeal to some users. On the other hand, with the Xiaomi 13, you can get a waterproof phone with the IP68 certification, as well as premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, which you do not get on its rival.

    Display

    When it comes to the display, the Realme GT 3 has a higher refresh rate of 144Hz and a slightly higher resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels (1.5K instead of Full HD+), while the Xiaomi 13 offers a slightly higher pixel density due to its smaller screen size, but a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Additionally, the Xiaomi 13 has a better display quality with a peak brightness of 1300 nits and support for HDR10+, which can make a big difference when streaming content or using the phone under direct sunlight.

    Specs & Software

    Both phones are powered by powerful Snapdragon processors, but the Xiaomi 13 has an advantage with its newer and faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, while the Realme GT 3 is equipped with an older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform. In terms of storage, the Realme GT 3 offers more internal storage options with up to 1 TB compared to the Xiaomi 13’s maximum of 512 GB. Both phones run on Android 13 with custom user interfaces, with the Xiaomi 13 featuring MIUI and the Realme GT 3 using Realme UI.

    Camera

    In terms of the camera, both phones have triple camera setups, but the Xiaomi 13 has a more versatile setup with a 50MP main camera, a 10MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, while the Realme GT 3 lacks a telephoto lens and has an 8MP ultrawide lens. The Xiaomi 13 also has a better front-facing camera with a 32MP sensor compared to the GT 3’s 16MP sensor. So, if you are looking for the best camera phone, you know that there is no challenge and you know what to choose.

    Battery

    Both phones have a 5000mAh battery, but the Realme GT 3 supports faster charging speeds of up to 240W compared to the Xiaomi 13’s 67W fast charging. On the other hand, the Xiaomi flagship is the only one to support 50W fast wireless charging, while you can charge the GT3 only by using a cable. The Xiaomi 13 also has an advantage with its support for reverse wireless charging, which the Realme GT 3 lacks.

    Price

    The Realme GT 3 will be soon available in the global market with a starting price tag of $699/€660, while the Xiaomi 13 is priced at around $1067/€999. In terms of value for money, the Realme GT 3 offers better features and performance for a lower price, but the Xiaomi 13 has some additional features that may be worth the extra cost for some users. Which one would you pick?

    Realme GT 3 vs Xiaomi 13: PRO and CONS

    Xiaomi 13

    PRO

    • More compact
    • Waterproof IP68
    • Wireless charging
    • Better cameras

    CONS

    • Slower charging
    • Small display

    Realme GT 3

    PRO

    • Faster charging
    • Higher refresh rate
    • RGB lights
    • Wider display
    • More affordable

    CONS

    • Inferior cameras

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