Reno 12 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 5G (supported until Jun 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra).
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $320 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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