Hot 60 Pro+ vs 13 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Hot 60 Pro+ (MediaTek Helio G200).
Value Score: Hot 60 Pro+ 69 · 13 5G 69 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Hot 60 Pro+'s MediaTek Helio G200 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Hot 60 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Hot 60 Pro+ | 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $185 | $160 |
| Display | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 3D curved | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.8 × 6 mm | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 (1.5m drop resistance) | IP64 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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