Redmi 13C 5G vs Vivo Y28 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Redmi 13C 5G and the Vivo Y28 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Price | $129 | $285 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.56 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 186 g |
| Released | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Redmi 13C 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), screen size. Vivo Y28 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Redmi 13C 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 840 nits (peak brightness) |
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) | 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 20.2:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | 269 ppi |
| Features | — | Waterdrop-style notch |
Platform
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Extended RAM | — | Up to 16GB (virtually expanded) |
Main Camera
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
0.08 MP (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED Flash, Panorama, Pro |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Secondary | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR | Face unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (PD), 10W charger included in box | 15W wired |
Body
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 163.74 x 75.43 x 8.09 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 186 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | Front Glass, Back Plastic, Side Plastic Frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Splash and dust resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo Y28 5G |
|---|
| Announced | December 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released December 6, 2023 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Redmi 13C 5G or Vivo Y28 5G?
Vivo Y28 5G — 195 g for the Redmi 13C 5G versus 186 g for the Vivo Y28 5G.
Which is newer, Redmi 13C 5G or Vivo Y28 5G?
Vivo Y28 5G — Dec 2023 for the Redmi 13C 5G versus Jan 2024 for the Vivo Y28 5G.
Is the Redmi 13C 5G or the Vivo Y28 5G rated higher?
We rate the Redmi 13C 5G 7/10 and the Vivo Y28 5G 6/10.
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