13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.92/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 — 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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.92/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13 5G 42Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery

13 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13 5G 32Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value

13 5G 69Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

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

Full spec table

Spec	13 5G	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$160	$320
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	190 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jan 2028

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

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