12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G wins this one. Against the 12 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $12.03 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69 — 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 Pro 5G $230

Buy with care$12.03/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 70Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 56Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 Pro+ 79Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

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

Battery

12 Pro+ 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 Pro+ 63Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at $12.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$300	$230
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,100 mAh
Charging	67W wired	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight	196 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2028	Jan 2028

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

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