Phone (2a) vs 13 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → Phone (2a) (MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro).
Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 13 Pro+ 64 — 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 Phone (2a)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is simply the faster chip.
The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 5 months longer than the Phone (2a).
Overall value goes to the Phone (2a) at $12.18 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $320 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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