PhoneLifespan

Phone (3a) vs 13 5G

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3a)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.18 per month of safe use, while the 13 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($6.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3a) 75 · 13 5G 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3a) $349
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Realme 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Phone (3a) 8013 5G 70

The Phone (3a)'s screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, 1080×2392 (fhd+), up to 120hz, 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Phone (3a) 6413 5G 42

The Phone (3a)'s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Phone (3a) 7913 5G 55

The Phone (3a) has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Phone (3a) 8013 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Phone (3a) 6713 5G 32

The Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 — 30 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value
Phone (3a) 7513 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Phone (3a) at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPhone (3a)13 5G
Price (street)$349$160
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080×2392 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging50W wired, no wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions163.52 × 77.50 × 8.35 mm165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight201 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilMar 2031Sep 2028
Phone (3a) full verdict →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.