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 $320
Buy with care$16.77/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 60

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 80

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 37Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 12 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$320
Display6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight220 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2029Jan 2028

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