PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 13 Pro Max edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro Max 63 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max $383
Buy with care$13.98/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 Pro Max 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

The iPhone 13 Pro Max's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, 1200 nits hdr peak.

Performance
iPhone 13 Pro Max 74Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The iPhone 13 Pro Max's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 13 Pro Max 64Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 13 Pro Max 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,352mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 Pro Max 33Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
iPhone 13 Pro Max 63Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13 Pro MaxRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$383$320
Display6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM6GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery4,352 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight240 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.