PhoneLifespan

12R vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 12R $350
Buy with care$18.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12R 90Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12R 85Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12R 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12R 90Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12R 23Redmi Note 13 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12R 73Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12RRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$350$190
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/16GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight207 g174 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028
12R full verdict →Redmi Note 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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