Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi 13
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Redmi 13
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 13
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.79 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 2460 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 550 |
| PPI | 416 | 396 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 92.3 | 85.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 14 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,588 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,207 | — |
| AnTuTu | 3,740,686 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 5030 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 33 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 168.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 218.4 | 205 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 28 | 2024, June 03 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March | Available. Released 2024, June 03 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Redmi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi 13 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is 15% cheaper at 262,000 DZD versus 310,000 DZD for the Xiaomi Redmi 13, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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