Note 50s 5G vs Redmi Note 13R
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 13R (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Redmi Note 13R 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.
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 5,030mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Redmi Note 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $175 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,030 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP53 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | May 2028 |
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