Redmi 13 5GvsVivo Y28
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi 13 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi 13 5G wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi 13 5G is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 199 — USD 20 more than the Vivo Y28. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Vivo Y28 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Redmi 13 5G takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Redmi 13 5G takes Camera — led by video score (85 pts).
- Vivo Y28 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Redmi 13 5G and Vivo Y28.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.88 in vs 6.68 in.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want better video quality — 85 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want a better camera — 108 pts vs 72 pts.
Choose Vivo Y28 if you want…
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,030 mAh.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want faster charging — 44 W vs 33 W.
At a glance
- Redmi 13 5G
- Vivo Y28
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Redmi 13 5G
Choose Redmi 13 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 199.
Vivo Y28
Choose Vivo Y28 if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Redmi 13 5G
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Cheap 5G
- HD+ resolution
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
Vivo Y28
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 44 W charging
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- No 5G
- Average camera