13 5G vs 14 Pro+ 5G

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 14 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2029 ($12.20/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 14 Pro+ 5G 67 — 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 14 Pro+ 5G $375

Buy with care$12.20/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

13 5G 7014 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13 5G 4214 Pro+ 5G 64

The 14 Pro+ 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13 5G 5514 Pro+ 5G 79

The 14 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

13 5G 8014 Pro+ 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

13 5G 3214 Pro+ 5G 37

The 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 4 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value

13 5G 6914 Pro+ 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	13 5G	14 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$160	$375
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.83-inch OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, quad-curved, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	80W wired (50% in 24 min)
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm	163.5 × 77.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jan 2029

13 5G full verdict →14 Pro+ 5G 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.