13 Pro+ vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,010mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 3 months longer than the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 Pro+ | 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $170 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 18W wired, reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm | 167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | Not rated |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | May 2028 |
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