A5 Pro 5G vs 13+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The A5 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 13+ 5G 70 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 4 months longer than the 13+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | A5 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $215 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP auxiliary | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Dec 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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