Edge 50 Neo vs Redmi Note 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.06/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330

Safe to buy$8.56/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190

Buy with care$10.06/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Edge 50 Neo 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Edge 50 Neo 58Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge 50 Neo 79Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Edge 50 Neo 66Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Redmi Note 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Edge 50 Neo 46Redmi Note 13 5G 22

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 20 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value

Edge 50 Neo 65Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 50 Neo	Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)	$330	$190
Display	6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,310 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm	161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight	171 g	174 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Sep 2029	Jan 2028

Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Redmi Note 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.