Reno 12 Pro 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. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $16.77 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480

Buy with care$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.77/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 Pro 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 Pro 58Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 Pro 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 12 Pro 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 Pro 29Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value

Reno 12 Pro 56Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G at $16.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 Pro	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$480	$320
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	12GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	180 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

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