PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 12 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$300$190
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight196 g174 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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