Note 50s 5G 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 → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 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 Note 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 4 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $160 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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