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Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 — 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 S23 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 Ultra 90Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy S23 Ultra 85Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23 Ultra 96Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S23 Ultra 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 Ultra 24Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S23 Ultra 76Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23 UltraRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$339$320
Display6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless120W wired
Rear cameras200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight234 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028
Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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