Reno 12 F 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 F 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).
Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 F 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $220 | $300 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm | 161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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