PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 Pro vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $5.64 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 13 Pro runs out in Sep 2028 ($11.78/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro 64 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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 $321
Buy with care$11.78/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 Pro 80Redmi 13 5G 70

The iPhone 13 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, 1200 nits hdr peak.

Performance
iPhone 13 Pro 74Redmi 13 5G 42

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

Camera
iPhone 13 Pro 64Redmi 13 5G 55

The iPhone 13 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone 13 Pro 42Redmi 13 5G 81

5,030mAh vs 3,095mAh — the Redmi 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 Pro 32Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone 13 Pro 64Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Redmi 13 5G at $5.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13 ProRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$321$140
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM6GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB
Battery3,095 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight204 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilSep 2028Jul 2028

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