12 4G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 12 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 at $7.16 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $300

Buy with care$16.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

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

Camera

12 4G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

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

Battery

12 4G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 22

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Value

12 4G 63Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$175	$300
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,100 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight	187 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

12 4G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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