PhoneLifespan

13 5G vs 13+ 5G

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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 → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → 13+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy).

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 13+ 5G 70 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Realme 13+ 5G $215
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
13 5G 7013+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 5G 4213+ 5G 58

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13 5G 5513+ 5G 67

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13 5G 8013+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13 5G 3213+ 5G 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
13 5G 6913+ 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 5G13+ 5G
Price (street)$160$215
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight190 g185 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2028

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