PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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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 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.95/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 Pro+ 5G 62 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 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

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

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$330$320
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight171 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2029Jan 2028

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