Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Reno 13 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 13 Pro 5G (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · Reno 13 Pro 5G 67 — 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.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,800mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Reno 13 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 13 Pro 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 8 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro+ 5G | Reno 13 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $430 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,800 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired | 80W wired SuperVOOC, reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm | 162.8 × 76.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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