Redmi 13C 5G alternatives in India: Redmi 12 5G, POCO M6 Pro, Realme Narzo 60x 5G and more

The all-new Redmi 13C 5G, launched alongside the Redmi 13C 4G in India, is an affordable smartphone starting at Rs 10,999. The phone features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a maximum 90Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery.

This article explores alternatives to the Redmi 13C 5G in India, including options like the Redmi 12 5G, POCO M6 Pro, Realme Narzo 60x 5G, and more. However, before exploring alternatives, let’s quickly review the specifications of the newly launched Redmi 13C 5G.

Redmi 13C 5G specifications

• Display: 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display, 600 nits of peak brightness
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC coupled with Mali-G57 MC2
• Rear cameras: 50MP AI dual camera setup
• Selfie camera: 8MP front shooter
• Storage: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB variant and 8GB+256GB
• OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Colours: Starlight Black, Startrail Green and Startrail Silver

Price: The Redmi 13C (review) is Rs 8,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant on the official site. However, the phone will be available from December 16th.

Redmi 13C 5G substitutes available in India

Redmi 12 5G

• Display: 6.79-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, 550 nits brightness
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC
• Rear cameras: 50MP dual camera setup
• Selfie camera: 8MP front camera
• Storage: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB
• OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Colours: Pastel Blue, Jade Black and Moonstone Silver

Price: The Redmi 12 5G (review) is priced at Rs 13,499 for 6GB+128GB on Amazon.

POCO M6 Pro 5G

• Display: 6.79-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, 550 nits of peak brightness
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC
• Rear cameras: 50MP + 2MP rear sensors
• Selfie camera: 8MP front shooter
• Storage: 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
• OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Colours: Forest Green and Power Black

Price: The M6 Pro (review) is available for Rs 12,699 6GB+128GB model on Amazon.

Realme Narzo 60x 5G

• Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD 120Hz display, 680nits peak brightness
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC
• Rear cameras: 50MP + 2MP on the rear
• Selfie camera: 8MP on the front
• Storage: 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB
• OS: Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
• Colours: Nebula Purple and Stellar Green 

Price: The 4GB+128GB variant of the Realme Narzo 60x (review) is available for Rs 11,999 on the company’s official website.

Samsung Galaxy A05

• Display: 6.7-inch HD+ LCD 60Hz display
• Chipset: MediaTek G85 SoC
• Rear cameras: 50MP + 2MP sensors
• Selfie camera: 8MP front camera
• Storage: 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB
• OS: Android 13-based One UI 5.1 Core
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging
• Colours: Light Green, Black and Silver

Price: The Galaxy A05 is priced at Rs 12,499 on Samsung’s online store.

Lava Blaze 2 5G

• Display: 6.56-inch HD+ IPS 90Hz display, 450 nits peak brightness
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6020
• Rear cameras: 50MP + VGA sensor
• Selfie camera: 8MP shooter
• Storage: 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB
• OS: Android 13
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Colours: Glass Blue and Glass Black

Price: The Lava Blaze 2 5G’s (review) 4GB+64GB variant can be purchased via Amazon for Rs 9,999.