Phone (2a) vs 13+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13+ 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Phone (2a) (MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro).
Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 13+ 5G 70 — 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13+ 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Phone (2a).
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $215 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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