PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi 13 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Redmi 13 5G 42

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12+ 5G 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Redmi 13 5G 30

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

Value
12+ 5G 68Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$215$140
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight190 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Jul 2028

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