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11 vs 13 5G

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Winner

Realme 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 at $6.01 per month of safe use, while the 11 runs out in Feb 2028 ($17.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 11 73 · 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.

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
11 9013 5G 70

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 8513 5G 42

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 7913 5G 55

The 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
11 8013 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
11 2313 5G 32

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the 11.

Value
11 7313 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 11 at $17.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec1113 5G
Price (street)$340$160
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight205 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028
11 full verdict →13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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