PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G wins this one, taking camera and performance decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.14 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69 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 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $230
Buy with care$12.14/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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

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

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at $12.14 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$220$230
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight187 g187 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2028

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