12 Pro vs Redmi 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $5.65 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · Redmi 13 5G 68 — 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 $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140

Buy with care$5.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro 46Redmi 13 5G 42

The 12 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 Pro 79Redmi 13 5G 55

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 Pro 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Redmi 13 5G 30

The Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value

12 Pro 63Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Redmi 13 5G at $5.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)	$245	$140
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	67W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2028	Jul 2028

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

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