Best Mid-Range Phones Battle! | Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus
Comparing Samsung's Galaxy A55 5G vs Xiaomi's Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, to see which mid-range smartphone is best for you in 2024. I've used them both as my full-time phone so here's how the camera tech, gaming smarts, battery life and other bits measure up. And check out my Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G reviews for a more in-depth examination!
You can also see my favourite mid-range mobiles of 2024 rounded up here on Tech Spurt, if you're after alternative options.
If the camera is your priority, I prefer the Samsung A55 - although the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus does pump out warmer, more inviting looking pics in good lighting. Still, the Galaxy copes better in low light, while the Xiaomi phone often struggles to even focus.
Gaming fans will want to try the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G. Not only did I find this smartphone heated up less with Genshin Impact, but the frame rate was more stable and the HyperOS game mode is better than Samsung's basic effort. The Galaxy A55 5G offers similar battery life vs the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, but Xiaomi's phone is superior when it comes to recharging.
Let us know which mid range smartphone you think is best in the comments below!
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus Chapters:
0:00 - Pick your pocket rocket
1:02 - Design
3:33 - HyperOS vs OneUI
7:27 - Display
8:48 - Audio
9:45 - Performance & gaming
10:48 - Battery life
12:12 - Cameras
15:34 - Verdict
remember when $600 was flagship?
Gotta hate the greedy dogs for making things expensive
@@guenmungunkhuyag5957 You act like the current flagship phones aren't as fast as some computers, and have close to DSLR level photo quality.
@Nick-nf1kd My laptop is around the same price as a flagship, but its performance is much more powerful than a flagship, but the dslr cameta statement is true, but the reason why I wrote this comment is because, companies are purposefully making things expensive just to make profits and governments are printing money a lot, because of this, currencies have become less valuable and because of that, phones have become very expensive
@@mussepua Try putting that pc in your pocket. :) Also i have a midrange Galaxy A72 from 2021...
Greedy ass companies keeps on increasing the prices of their phones
Xiaomi for the hardware, Samsung for the software.
That was very helpful!!! Thank you 🙏
Had the Redmi 13 PP for 6 weeks now and love it. It reminds me of my old Redmi Note 10 pro which I used for 3 years and was an awesome blower for the price, same for the 13 PP.
I am now using redminote 10pro. It still good all rounder.
i've also had the note 10 pro and even today for an almost 4 years old 200$ phone it's holding up good. only when it gets under 5% battery it's very laggy
I used 10 pro for 3 years, changed battery and gave it to my dad who's been using it for 6-7 months and I have moved to Note 12 Pro, which is equally good. I do have a Samsung phone too and will buy A55. I use both phones so, one of them has to be a Samsung phone as I'm so used to it. I notice OnePlus is very good too
I want to get the 13 PP Should I go for it?
Been planning to get the pro model for a while, although it will feel a little weird cause assuming I do it then it'll be my first xiaomi phone ever and not having Samsung services will feel weird But its definitely in my top 3 new phones to buy
where do you get your backgrounds love them
Really love your reviews and anime wallpapers❤❤❤
Great review as always. Whish you had compare them with OnePlus 12R
Considering that I've been weighing up which of either of the phones I should get, this is a well-timed video that could just sway my decision one way or the other.
Remember redmi workds upto android 16 and A55 goes upto android 18 on OS updates
I just got my Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Fan Festival in Mystic Silver but it has a shinny back which gets tons of fingerprints - not recommended, but already installed the protector. The phone is heavier than my prior Realme GT2 and not as smooth. I'm hoping for better performance when the Hyper OS arrives in Europe. The battery is not that great either, but the charger is a huge plus.
This may be contradictory, but I love deleting the "garbage" apps, it feels like I'm personalizing the phone to my needs, and that feels good
@@andyw8558stupidity too
@@andyw8558I thought it was common practice to delete pre installed apps no? I bet when they hear that there's alot of bloatware on their phones they're gonna have a mental breakdown😂
I took your advice and got a huawei watch gt 3 pro and I'm getting 7 weeks battery life. Not keeping it turned on 24/7 but I did have a huawei watch gt 4 and got a whole month battery life.
great review, love the Kikuri wallpaper, I love her!
same
yes i came here because the wallpaper lol
@@takamiya2344 a true person of culture. Bocchi still number one for me tho, second Kikuri and lastly Ryō.
Good advise regarding screen protector. I have hardly used the wireless charging on my phones. I would not always use the super fast charging. Only for top up. The Redmi is better value, even though I am a Samsung User - S23 Ultra. There some Samsung apps and features that I do use. I am not sure which of these phones I would choose, because I am spoilt by having a flagship phone. Good review.
Please tell where do you get those amazing wallpapers?
Uncle spurt, where do you get your wallpapers from? I'm intrigued 😭😭😭
The more shatter resistant the glass, the more easily it will scratch and vice versa
S24 ultra is king
@@cw1161not with those sharp corners it's not
@@cw1161 goofy ah s24 ultra fan
Wallpaper is on Wallpaper Abyss Anime : Bocchi the rock Char : Kikuri Hiroi
thank you
Bocchi the rock is such a good anime tbh
Is that on playstore?
this the reason i clicked on the video lol
The A55 sells for around $600- Cdn here, that's like venturing into flagship price territory,. For that amount I can get an open box S23 or a new S23 FE and many other phones with an actual optical zoom lens like the Xiaomi 13T. I held that phone in in a store and it's a thick hefty & pricey shovel, No thanks.
yeah at the end of the day you'll need to compare whatever is available for the same price range to consider.
In country where I am, in Asia...it's 360$ in official store...no idea where you are, but it's so expensive!
Crazy! It’s 300 dollars new here in Brazil. And you get a charger too
No way 600$!!!, idk what country is that, but with that price u definitely can get a flagship phone
Here it's just 300-350$
Thanks for giving me full details and differences
Could we please have a review of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 non 5G non pro poverty edition? I know it's arguably the same as last year but us consumers who want LED screens as cheap as possible are still here too
You can swipe on the right side of the A55 for your control panel, no need to double slide from the center of the screen and slide from the left side for just your notifications. Xiaomi's support and updates are as good as high heels are for running a marathon.
Good comparison Good work
I bought the Redmi 2 days ago, I really would love it except of 2 big showstoppers for me. It has a really weak vibration motor. Before the purchase, I haven't thought I should try vibration first in a store or something, now I know. The bigger problem is a bit specific one, I cannot use Android Auto with this phone in my car. It was working perfectly with my previous phone Xiaomi MI 9T Pro. The Redmi can connect, but the head unit's screen is freezing, refreshing in every minute or so, however I can hear Waze instructions, I can receive calls. This has something to do with Mediatek chipset and something with my car's head unit. I read a lot of reports from users with Xiaomi Mediatek phones and 3-5 years old cars (different manufacturers, Citroen, Nissan, Suzuki, Opel...). So I decided to take the phone back to dealership, and I will try the A55... Now there is a great discount at one of the online shops in my country, I can buy a 256GB version for 400€. I tried its vibration in a store, it felt stronger to me, maybe it has bigger motor. This comparison is really useful, thanks.
Where do you get the wallpapers from? ??
the volume control on the drop down menu is the best
Watching from A 55, simply amazing❤
A55 for me. Best color reproduction. Best premium feels. Best low-light photo. Best battery life. Best all rounder mid-range phone to date.
Thanks for an interesting comparison, I am amused that the Samsung processor has better bench mark scores they are really pushing the envelope . Though generally I prefer the Redmi slightly.
I'm satisfied with my current device Redmi Note 13 Pro+
How about the camera is it good?
Not good. 200 mega pixel is just a marketing tactic @@adox3228
@@adox3228 it's a 8/10 takes some real good pictures especially in some nice lighting the front camera its poor imo tho
How about overheating in the phone
@@OmaryYassin-dr7cu it depends on what you're doing with it
Costs £300 equivalent here in Brazil and it comes with a charger. Samsung always included free chargers here.
hey m8! can you please make a comparison video between Pixel 8a and Samsung A55? thanks!
Hi chris i have the Samsung s20 5g model and 4 yrs old now and looking to change now but baffled by the amount on the market now,any solid suggestions plz would be appreciated
New subscriber here. Can you please review the HMD pulse pro. Thanks
The freme on redmi is aluminium tho... Some sources say plastic some aluminium but in hand i felt it get cold but lack of antena lines makes it look like plastic... I think its aluminium and antena lines are painted over/ or xiaomi found a way to make antena lines only be used on back side which would make scence, the phone is huge and lens block your hand from reaching top half of the phone soni dont know
What I would love to see is whether you recommend refurbished phones and how they compare to today's new phones. Like let's say a flag ship from a couple of years ago to today mid-range etc. Love the content and keep up the good work!👍🏻
In a lot of cases, it's more worth to get the 2 year old flagships over the mid rangers, unless software support is something you really value.
these 2 phones were totally my choices weeks ago and i ended up getting the redmi note. with my small hands, redmi fits perfectly. ❤
Great video
id go with A55 for sure, great phone
Yes Samsung is brand
I'm due a change. I'm open to new mid rangers/flagships 2nd hand. I do really like that I can use a memory card in the A55. Love a 3.5mm headphone jack too. There isnt one on the A55. Currently on a S10+
Xiaomi phones are powerful but they aren't worth the headaches that they will give you
Tf are you on about ? A simple 5 mins sweep over the phone will get all the ads/bloatware out of it if you cant even do that then a bloated phone should be the least of your worries
Really loved your analysis and authentic opinion for every gadget. Please Review the Redmi Turbo 3.
You can also get a new S23 for 400-450 euro on a good deal or a Xiaomi 13T for around the same price and that one also beats both the A55 and Note 13 Pro Plus. While on the cheaper end, there are options that are way cheaper, and the slightly weaker chip-set will barely be noticeably, if at all.
Have you ever done any give aways? Cos if you gonna do it, can I be the first one on the list 😂 most of the phones you review we dont even have them here in NZ.
I cant believe it, i really thought about which one to get a second ago! Perfect timing tech thx for helping
You are better of getting a pixel 7 than either of those
@@YamaOma_Kundain my country no 5g support in any of Google phones so i prefer samsung/Xiaomi.
🌹🌹👍🩸😮piiwttyqeysss 3:06
@@YamaOma_Kunda An overheating, slow handset with a rubbish display and ridiculous charging speed, etc. Good luck with that..
S23 is a better contender for the price
Would have been nice to includ the NP2a.
Where do you get wallpapers??
What is your opinion about the software in tecno phones?
As i heard it's garbage
I really hate Hyper/MiUi , so im going with Samsung A55
why do u hate it? i mean yeah it is full of adds but other than that its ok imo
@@boughlaye8673 You answered the question hahahaha Also too much bloatware, some keep coming back. With One UI I fell a bit more under control and not like a lab rat hehehe
@@boughlaye8673 🤣🤣 you've just said it, Ads, bloatware , shorter software support etc
I like hyper it has way too many adds only when doing wall papers and ringtones though the default app My solution was to download and purchase Zedge problem solved
Ada are removable and same for the bloatware, is matter of 5 minutes 😂@@AM-oy8nc
your wallpapers are always clean😎
Had a bit of a bad experience using Xiaomi's REdmi phones, but the overall experience was okay. When I switched to the Samsung, it felt like everything was an upgrade.
wtaching on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G with a Dimensity 7200 Ultra 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of In-built storage
Do u have drain battery issues? Or heat? Especially after update to hyperos
@@noir2094 battery is still decent as ever, so far its not any different from miui except a couple of new features, consider this miui 15
What's the camera on it like?
@@SubhaChugh really true to life, nothing mind blowing but it gets the job done
@@noir2094 not a lot of issues in particular really, its really just miui 15
When you upload a video please drop a link for the wallpapers used in video man 😂
Note 13 pro plus or 13t or honor 90 what do y'all think?
Why you are not uploading or responding on comments regarding to moto edge 50 ultra video??
@UCv07DkJazTHXbTbq8BJmsjA For what?
Can you do the Redmi note 13 pro plus vs the Nothing phone 2a? 🥺
I went for the A55 over the Poco X6 Pro and I'm glad I did. It's more expensive and isn't as quick in SoC or charging, but has superior support, better build and better cameras which frankly I was getting a bit sick of over my last 2 or 3 Pocos and Xiaomis. The X3 Pro was my last exercise in prioritising SoC above all else and it wasn't the best decision I ever made... pretty much everything else on the phone was cheapened so they could justify a SD860. Add to that the supposed board reliability issues in the X6 Pro... although I had no problem with X5 Pro although X3 Pro was getting proper flakey before it's battery proceeded to swell up. Oh, and you can get a good deal of A55 accessories too... the Chinese OEMs generally aren't as well catered for, unfortunately. All in all very happy with the A55 so far...
No xiaomi anymore for me. After using xiaomi 13T i never want to buy any xiaomi phone anymore. The software is unreliable, no software update even tho there are lot of bugs.
Honestly the same for me. I have an 11 lite 5G NE and this hyperos bs has ruined everything, the phone no longer reads SD cards (yes my sd card still works, I've checked on other devices), everything is significantly slower and it keeps resetting my background to one of the default ones every couple of days
I just got A55 and colors seem a bit washed out. Is it supposed to be like that or did I get a faulty device?
Hi sir, 😊😊😊how to apply theme name
I always love ur wallpapers
Please what's the name of the game in the beginning of the video
Why did anyone not notice the wallpaper?!
Sir ....wallpapers are really nice . Which is used in both phones ...what is the source of these wallpapers in all your videos ?
My mom has A35 and that is a good mid-range phone. If I needed a new phone, I would buy that or the Nothing Phone 2A
Do samsung still make the oled displays for xiaomi.? Or are they using a different display?!
No, they're using the display from TCL CSOT
There's a crucial factor you missed on with the displays, The Redmi has narrower and taller 20:9 screen compared to the Wider 19:5:9 of the A55. You can even notice it on the video when the 2 phones placed side by side. The A55's wide screen wins it for me. Chinese phones seriously need to let go and move on from 20:9 already it's so skinny that samsung joined Apple and made all A and S series 19:5:9.
Agreed
Yup
yo should i get the moto edge 40 pro or the xiaomi 13 i can get them for the same price for about 420 euros
Bro always come with the cutie potatoie muah muah wallpapers
Just wanna say that every time that I need comparison, I directly go to Tech Spurt
I prefer my Poco x6 pro and yes love your content
Can U do the Motorola thinkphone
I owned a redmi note 13 pro plus was impressed it came with 120 w charger and quick car charger. I'd buy it again
13 Pro+ over A55 : - screen, display, gaming performance A55 over 13 Pro+ - body and built, features, camera, speakers, OS
Uncle Spurt will you review the MoonDrop phone???
YO that's a great idea. A big audio company making a smartphone which is very interesting. Uncle Spurt you must do this one, it would be fun xD
Hi sir ,I'm really in confusion which phone to pick among these phones,s23fe,a55,oneplus 12r. I'm planning for an midrange all-rounder phone under 450$,I'm stucked in choosing one. Can you help me !
Oneplus is the best of one of those in every aspect except cameras, which s23 might be superior
The S23 FE is generally hated for having a subpar and 2-generation-behind flagship processor; both the Exynos 2200 and SD 8 Gen 1 are not well-received due to their poor battery efficiency and heating issues. A55 is a good choice if you don't need the absolute best performance but still want a premium-looking, well-rounded midrange device that provides you the Samsung experience. If brand or UI isn't your concern and if OnePlus 12R is priced in the same ballpark as A55 where you live, then the 12R is a no-brainer. It's got the SD 8 Gen 2 and it shouldn't even be classified as midrange!
Sorry it's just that I'm curious, do some UK people use mid range samsung or xiaomi?
Yep, mums, dads and grandparents everywhere
Xaomi.
waiting for ur moto g64 review!
Do you plan to review the new HTC phones? They look like they would be good budget options
Is the Redmi note 13 pro plus global version or global rom?
Nice video
Do a review for realme gt neo 3 se and redmi turbo 3 it's rumoured that it is the poco f6
I've been meaning to say this 😅... I'm currently watching this on my A55 🎉
Wouldn't go near a xiaomi blower, the UI is full of bugs and ads. Then just wait for a "quality update". Avoid.
04:58 Try pulling down the notification bar with 2 fingers on the Samsung
If you can buy midrange samsungs a year later or when the new version comes out. More choice, and range of prices. I bought a a54 for £240 (new), and fast charger for £8. Faster than my old a71, but......with the speed. Better cameras (a little better) come HEAT ! I managed to to throttle the chip on the a54 using a photo app to the point were it stopped working were the SLIGHTY slower a71 never did this !
The xiaomi is actually the better buy 🙂 To me xiaomi midrange phones are always better than Samsung's midrange phones, what annoys most people are the pre installed apps on the xiaomi. There is absolutely nothing there, all you just need to do is to delete them not as if it will take much of your time. I love xiaomi ❤
finally find this video I need. I bought the redmi note 13 pro 5G but I will get it next month, hope I choose the right choice
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G just need to give a massive software update on camera section ! Camera performance is extremely mediocre ! Rest are fine ! Specially the 120 wt charging is quite astonishing !
Honor magic 6pro or Xiaomi 14 ultra?
Please review the redmi turbo 3
I heavily modified my Samsung a52 it out performs the Samsung a54 in speed performance and camera quality and refresh rate i ran alot of adb commands greatly enhancing the phones capabilities without voiding Samsung warranty i also increased the cpu responsiveness ect i did every legal adb command to give the phone the best performance without an increase in battery usage the phone is highly efficient
I even overclocked the refresh rate by 6 hz giving it a smooth 96hz
@jedanedixon1901 how did u do all that ?
i got both... i think A55 is slightly over all better in everything
Samsung a55 . You'll get up to 4 generations of OS upgrades and up to 5 years of security updates to keep.
Where I live the Xiaomi 13T is cheaper than the 13 Pro+ (just because it got here earlier) and it is a much better device
Yes it is but the pro plus will get cheaper soon.
Which one is good for gaming ??
Im stuck for a mont now choosing between those two phones....Someone help!!! On the Redmi side : -i already had xiaomi phone and was actually pleased with it for 4 years now. -120W charger that comes with a phone -curved display 8/256 unlike samsungs 8/128 On the Samsung side: - Its been a while since i had samsung phone - OS definitely better on Samsung also 4 years of OS updates unlike Xioami 4 (actually 3 ,cause phone comes with android 13 , so as soon as you start it and update it to 14 and new hyper os you are left with 3 years of updates for android) -Design and aluminium frame Id like to hear your opinions and help me decide :)
Only 3 major OS updates for redmi (only 2 left since it came with Android 13). But with Xiaomi, you never actually know when will you receive those updates. Even the security updates would come so late
Review the realme 12 pro plus
Or you could get an amazon renewed S22+ with dex and the new ai features coming soon with oneui 6.1
I come here to see: 1. Phone review 2. Phone wallpaper
I want to change my 5 years old Galaxy A50 to this Galaxy A55 5G ❤. Can't wait !
Wait... to expensive now, will drop significantly in 6 months is my guess.
Is your a50 still working OK and how is the battery doing. Just asking because I own a Samsung a70 and it's still working great and the battery still works well. 🇬🇧
@@AndrewDaley-lr9qg still ok and use it to see this video. Of cause it's 5 years old so battery degraded slightly. No more A70 series right, so A55 is a right choice
@@PalmtreeTubes but for me it's ok price with thw value
@@Hazeman. Yes sadly they have stopped doing them. I recently broke the screen on my a70 I'm getting it fixed but in the mean time I'm using a a15 got a great price on it I'm very impressed with it.. It's even got an super amoled screen and a 5000 mla battery and the camera is pretty good. It's only 4 gig ram. But it's not getting heavy use oh and it's got a decent processor for a budget phone.