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 ($16.90/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 $320

Buy with care$16.90/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 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra 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 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

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	$320
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	187 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

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

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