12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 Pro+ (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra).
Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.
The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 Pro+ | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $320 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm | 161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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