Galaxy M35 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.41 per month of safe use, while the Redmi 13 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($5.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G $200

Safe to buy$5.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140

Buy with care$5.64/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M35 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M35 5G 58Redmi 13 5G 42

The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M35 5G 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M35 5G 100Redmi 13 5G 81

6,000mAh vs 5,030mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M35 5G 44Redmi 13 5G 30

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 12 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value

Galaxy M35 5G 77Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M35 5G	Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)	$200	$140
Display	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM	6GB/8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	25W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	222 g	205 g
Water resistance	None	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2029	Jul 2028

Galaxy M35 5G full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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