PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 13 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro 64 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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$11.72/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 Pro 80Redmi Note 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 Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera
iPhone 13 Pro 64Redmi Note 13 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone 13 Pro 42Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,095mAh — the Redmi Note 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

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

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

Value
iPhone 13 Pro 64Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13 ProRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$321$190
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM6GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery3,095 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight204 g174 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
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.