PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs 13

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Pro is supported until Apr 2028 at $17.69 per month of safe use, while the 13 runs out in Dec 2027 ($22.44/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · 13 40 — 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 Pro $380
Buy with care$17.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi 13 $400
Avoid buying$22.44/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 7013 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 6413 85

The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 7913 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 7013 70

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 2613 21

The Edge 50 Pro is supported until Apr 2028 — 4 months longer than the 13.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 6013 40

Overall value goes to the Edge 50 Pro at $17.69 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 Pro13
Price (street)$380$400
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless67W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight186 g189 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Dec 2027
Edge 50 Pro full verdict →13 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.