PhoneLifespan

13 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points 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 · 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 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
13 Pro+ 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 Pro+ 56Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13 Pro+ 79Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
13 Pro+ 84Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13 Pro+ 31Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 7 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
13 Pro+ 64Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 Pro+Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$320$190
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g174 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilAug 2028Jan 2028

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