13+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · Redmi Note 13 5G 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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190

Buy with care$10.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

13+ 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13+ 5G 58Redmi Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera

13+ 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

13+ 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13+ 5G 32Redmi Note 13 5G 23

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

Value

13+ 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 64

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

Full spec table

Spec	13+ 5G	Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)	$215	$190
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm	161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight	185 g	174 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jan 2028

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

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