13 5G vs 14 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 14 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 14 Pro 5G 71 — 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
The 14 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch curved amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 4500 nits peak.
The 14 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The 14 Pro 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 5 months longer than the 13 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 5G | 14 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $160 | $270 |
| Display | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.77-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm | 162.8 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Jan 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.