Vivo Y05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Vivo Y05 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.74 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | 192 g |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Nov 2023 |
Summary: Vivo Y05 is ahead on battery, refresh rate. Xiaomi Redmi 13C is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), storage (max), main camera.
Display
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.74 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Protection | Unspecified | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1 storage, LPDDR4X RAM) | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
Selfie Camera
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | Unspecified | — |
| Video | Unspecified | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 6500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired, PD |
Body
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) | 168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP65 dust/water resistant | — |
Comms
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Vivo Y05 | Xiaomi Redmi 13C |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 24 | 2023, November 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, February | Available. Released 2023, November 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Vivo Y05 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?
Vivo Y05 — 6,500 mAh for the Vivo Y05 versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.
Which has more RAM, Vivo Y05 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?
Xiaomi Redmi 13C — 4 GB for the Vivo Y05 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.
Which has the smoother screen, Vivo Y05 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?
Vivo Y05 — 120 Hz for the Vivo Y05 versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.
Which is lighter, Vivo Y05 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?
Xiaomi Redmi 13C — 209 g for the Vivo Y05 versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.
Which is newer, Vivo Y05 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?
Vivo Y05 — Feb 2026 for the Vivo Y05 versus Nov 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.
Is the Vivo Y05 or the Xiaomi Redmi 13C rated higher?
We rate the Vivo Y05 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C 7/10.
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