PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G vs 13 Pro+

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Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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 $215
Buy with care$8.07/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 5813 Pro+ 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
13+ 5G 6713 Pro+ 79

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

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 7013 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5G13 Pro+
Price (street)$215$320
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight185 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilSep 2028Aug 2028

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