PhoneLifespan

13 Pro+ vs 13

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → 13 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 13 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 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Xiaomi 13 $400
Buy with care$22.19/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display
13 Pro+ 7013 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 Pro+ 5613 85

The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13 Pro+ 7913 79

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

Battery
13 Pro+ 8413 70

5,200mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13 Pro+ 3113 21

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 8 months longer than the 13.

Value
13 Pro+ 6413 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 Pro+13
Price (street)$320$400
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired67W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight190 g189 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilAug 2028Dec 2027

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