PhoneLifespan

12R vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

OnePlus 12R

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

Value Score: 12R 73 · 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 12R $350
Buy with care$18.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12R 90Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G 60

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

Camera
12R 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
12R 90Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

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

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12R 73Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

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

Full spec table
Spec12RRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$350$320
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/16GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight207 g205 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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