Realme C55 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C55 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme C55 smartphone

Realme C55

From £2,325
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 13C smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 13C

From £129
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Head to head

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Price£2,325£129
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W18W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.72 in6.74 in
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)—192 g
ReleasedMar 2023Nov 2023
Summary: Realme C55 is ahead on wired charging, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi 13C is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C55 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 13C is the cheaper option.

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Display

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Size6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.74 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels
ProtectionNot specifiedCorning Gorilla Glass

Platform

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
OSAndroid 13, Realme UI 4.0Android 13, MIUI 14
ChipsetMediatek Helio G88 (12nm)Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Arm Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X)128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Dual64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Mode, Pro Mode, 64MP Mode, Street, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Flare Portrait, AI Color PortraitLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Selfie Camera

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)8 MP, f/2.0
FeaturesHDR, panorama, AI beautification—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging33W wired, 50% in 29 min (advertised)18W wired, PD

Body

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Dimensions165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight189.5 g (6.67 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market dependent)
RadioNot specifiedFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Realme C55Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Announced2023, March 072023, November 10
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, March 08Available. Released 2023, November 10

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Realme C55 or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?

Xiaomi Redmi 13C — Mar 2023 for the Realme C55 versus Nov 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.

Is the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi Redmi 13C rated higher?

We rate the Realme C55 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C 7/10.

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