Note 50 Pro 4G vs 13 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro 4G (MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro 4G 67 · 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Note 50 Pro 4G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50 Pro 4G lasts longer between charges.
The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Note 50 Pro 4G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro 4G | 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $195 | $160 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1300 nits peak | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, reverse charging | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.4 × 7.3 mm | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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