iPhone 13 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 13 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 13 60 · 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.
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The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2712x1220 (1.5k), 120hz.
The iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,100mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 13 is supported until Sep 2028 — 9 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 13 | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $249 | $300 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm | 161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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