Reno 13 5G vs X100
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 13 5G (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → X100 (MediaTek Dimensity 9300).
Value Score: Reno 13 5G 65 · X100 64 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The X100's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.
The X100's MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is simply the faster chip.
The X100 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,600mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 13 5G | X100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $420 | $620 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope |
| Dimensions | 157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm | 164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 202 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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