Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GvsVivo V30
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 349, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Vivo V30 takes Performance — led by performance score (780,000 pts).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,800 nits).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Camera — led by video score (90 pts).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 72 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 80 W.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Vivo V30 if you want…
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 780,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want a sharper screen — 453 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Vivo V30 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 16 MP.
At a glance
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Vivo V30
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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 Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Vivo V30
Choose Vivo V30 if performance matters most. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- IP68 rating
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- Curved screen polarizing
Vivo V30
- Great 50 MP selfie
- 80 W fast charging
- Slim 7.5 mm body
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No telephoto
- Single speaker