PhoneLifespan

Reno 13 5G vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Reno 13 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($14.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 13 5G 65 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 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 13 5G $420
Buy with care$14.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280
Safe to buy$7.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 13 5G 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 13 5G 7450 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 13 5G 6750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 13 5G 9250 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

5,600mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 13 5G 3550 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 9 months longer than the Reno 13 5G.

Value
Reno 13 5G 6550 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecReno 13 5G50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)$420$280
Display6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,600 mAh5,010 mAh
Charging80W wired SUPERVOOC33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight181 g196 g
Water resistanceIP66/IP68/IP69Not rated
Supported untilNov 2028Sep 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.