PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
12+ 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$215$320
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight190 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2028
12+ 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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