PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs 13 5G

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Winner

Realme 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 at $6.01 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro+ 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.86/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · 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.

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G $340
Buy with care$15.86/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Realme 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 7013 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 7413 5G 42

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 7913 5G 55

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 8413 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 2613 5G 32

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 6813 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro+ 5G13 5G
Price (street)$340$160
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight209 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilApr 2028Sep 2028

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