PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G

The Redmi Note 13 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $10.03 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365
Buy with care$15.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.03/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 5G at $10.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$365$190
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight177 g174 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJun 2028Jan 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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