Realme P1 Pro is the brand’s new mid-range offering starting at Rs 21,999 in India. It features a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP dual camera setup, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. With this price and specs, it is poised to face close competition from Redmi Note 13 Pro, which starts at Rs 23,990. Let’s see how these two measure against each other to know the better value-for-money phone under Rs 25,000.
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: specs at a glance
| Model | Realme P1 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display | 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage | 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage |
| Rear cameras | 50MP+ 8MP dual rear cameras | 200MP+ 8MP+ 2MP triple rear cameras |
| Front camera | 16MP front camera | 16MP front camera |
| Battery | 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging | 5,100mAh battery, 67W fast charging |
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: price in India
| Realme P1 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro |
| 8GB RAM+ 128GB: Rs 21,999 | 8GB RAM+ 128GB: Rs 23,990 |
| 8GB RAM+ 256GB: Rs 22,999 | 8GB RAM+ 256GB: Rs 27,999 |
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: design
Both Realme P1 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro offer unique designs that set them apart from their competition. Realme P1 Pro retails in two colours, namely Blue and Red whereas Redmi Note 13 Pro comes in three colours, viz., White, Black, and Purple. The standout colour in the case of the Realme phone is the red one while in the case of the Redmi phone, it is the purple one. However, your choice can be subject to your taste.
Realme P1 Pro has curved edges while the Redmi Note 13 Pro has flat edges. You may choose the one you find more handy. If you want a slimmer and lighter device, go with the Redmi Note 13 Pro which weighs 187 grams and is 8mm wide, while the Realme P1 Pro is heavier and a bit thicker at 217 grams and 8.4mm respectively.
Realme P1 Pro has more dust and water resistance with an IP65 rating while the Redmi Note 13 Pro has an IP54 ingress resistance only. Realme also claims the P1 Pro’s display will be properly responsive even if rainwater droplets are on top of it.
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: display
Realme P1 Pro offers more real estate at 6.7 inches and a 90.4 percent screen-to-body ratio (against a 6.67-inch 89.8 percent screen-to-body ratio on the Redmi Note 13 Pro). However, because of this smaller screen and a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels, the Redmi Note 13 Pro offers more pixel density at 446 PPI while the Realme P1 Pro screen has 1080 x 2412 resolution and 398 PPI.
Redmi Note 13 Pro also has support for 68B colours, 1800 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus (as opposed to 1B colours, 950 nits peak luminance on the Realme P1 Pro). Rest both of them are AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rate.
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: performance, software
Realme P1 Pro with an AnTuTu score of 5,92,957 marginally edges out the 5,80,250 score of Redmi Note 13 Pro. This is an early synthetic test result and we shall have a better idea of how the Realme phone compares to its competitor only once we review it. Realme P1 Pro sports 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The storage type is faster and more efficient than UFS 2.2 inside the Redmi Note 13 Pro.
The Realme phone boots Android 14 with Realme UI on top. It offers 2 years of Android OS updates and 3 years of security patches. The Redmi phone ships with Android 13-based MIUI but can be upgraded to Android 14-based HyperOS. The company has promised 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: camera
Realme P1 Pro has 2 cameras on the back. The leader is a 50MP sensor with OIS support. It is backed by an 8MP 112-degree ultra-wide snapper. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 13 Pro has a 200MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP 118˚ ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro module.
So, Redmi offers more cameras, a higher-res primary camera, and a secondary camera with a slightly wider field of view. Rest, both phones sport a 16MP selfie camera, 1080p at 30 FPS video from the front, and 4K30 videography from the back.
Realme P1 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: battery
Realme P1 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging support. The company claims this charger can top up the tank in 60 minutes. Redmi Note 13 Pro has a pinch bigger 5,100mAh cell supported by a faster 67W adapter. This charger is capable of filling up the tank in 50 minutes. So, you could save 10 minutes with the Redmi phone. In both cases, the charger is part of the retail box.
Verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro is the phone to go for if you want a brighter and more vibrant display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection, a more versatile rear camera setup, faster charging, and longer software support. At the same time, Realme appears to have the upper hand in performance because of a larger AnTuTu score and better UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with the latest software out of the box and costs less than the Redmi phone.
Rest, subjective things like the design and ergonomics of the devices could also sway your decision. As for a deeper understanding of how they fare in day-to-day life, check out our reviews: Redmi Note 13 Pro | Realme P1 Pro (coming soon!)
