13+ 5G vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 — 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

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $170

Buy with care$7.58/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

13+ 5G 7060 XE NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13+ 5G 5860 XE NXTPAPER 5G 38

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13+ 5G 6760 XE NXTPAPER 5G 55

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

Battery

13+ 5G 8060 XE NXTPAPER 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13+ 5G 3260 XE NXTPAPER 5G 27

The 13+ 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 4 months longer than the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G.

Value

13+ 5G 7060 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65

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

Full spec table

Spec	13+ 5G	60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$215	$170
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+	6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	80W wired	18W wired, reverse wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	185 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP65	Not rated
Supported until	Sep 2028	May 2028

13+ 5G full verdict →60 XE NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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