13 5G vs 14T 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 14T 5G (supported until Apr 2029); want maximum speed → 13 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).
Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 14T 5G 72 — 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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14T 5G lasts longer between charges.
The 14T 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 8 months longer than the 13 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 5G | 14T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $160 | $185 |
| Display | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 2100 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| 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 | 163.2 × 75.7 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Apr 2029 |
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