PhoneLifespan

Note 50s 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Infinix Note 50s 5G

The Note 50s 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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 50s 5G $180
Buy with care$8.10/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50s 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50s 5G 58Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Note 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50s 5G 55Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The Redmi Note 13 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note 50s 5G 90Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50s 5G 26Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Note 50s 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Note 50s 5G 69Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Note 50s 5G at $8.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50s 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$180$190
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 2MP depth108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight180 g174 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Jan 2028

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