13 5G vs 13 Pro+

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 at $6.01 per month of safe use, while the 13 Pro+ runs out in Aug 2028 ($12.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 13 Pro+ 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 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Realme 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.49/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 5G 7013 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13 5G 4213 Pro+ 56

The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13 5G 5513 Pro+ 79

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

13 5G 8013 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

13 5G 3213 Pro+ 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

13 5G 6913 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 13 5G at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13 5G	13 Pro+
Price (street)	$160	$320
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	45W wired	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight	190 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP65
Supported until	Sep 2028	Aug 2028

13 5G full verdict →13 Pro+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.