PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.77 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 $175
Buy with care$8.77/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 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

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

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

Camera
Galaxy S23 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S23 58Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

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

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S23 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$175$320
Display6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery3,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight168 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028
Galaxy S23 full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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