PhoneLifespan

GT 6T vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $5.64 per month of safe use, while the GT 6T runs out in May 2028 ($14.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: GT 6T 72 · 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 GT 6T $340
Buy with care$14.57/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
GT 6T 90Redmi 13 5G 70

The GT 6T's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 6000 nits peak, gorilla glass victus 2.

Performance
GT 6T 78Redmi 13 5G 42

The GT 6T's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
GT 6T 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The GT 6T has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
GT 6T 90Redmi 13 5G 81

5,500mAh vs 5,030mAh — the GT 6T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
GT 6T 28Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
GT 6T 72Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the GT 6T at $14.57 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGT 6TRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$340$140
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 6000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging120W wired (50% in 10 min)33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162 × 75.1 × 8.7 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight191 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilMay 2028Jul 2028

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