PhoneLifespan

12 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

OnePlus 12

The 12 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G it's also the sounder buy at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 72 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 12 $500
Buy with care$15.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $300
Buy with care$16.11/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 100Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12 92Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 79Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The 12 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12 88Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

5,400mAh vs 5,100mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 37Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 22

The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 13 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Value
12 72Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 12 at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$500$300
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,400 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight220 g187 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2029Jan 2028

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