PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
13+ 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13+ 5G 58Redmi 13 5G 42

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

Camera
13+ 5G 67Redmi 13 5G 55

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

Battery
13+ 5G 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13+ 5G 32Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
13+ 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$215$140
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging80W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight185 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilSep 2028Jul 2028

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