PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13R

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 13R (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Redmi Note 13R 67 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 13R $175
Buy with care$7.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera
12+ 5G 67Redmi Note 13R 55

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80Redmi Note 13R 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Redmi Note 13R 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68Redmi Note 13R 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GRedmi Note 13R
Price (street)$215$175
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP53
Supported untilMar 2028May 2028

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