PhoneLifespan

Galaxy Z Flip5 vs 13T

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Winner

Xiaomi 13T

The 13T wins this one, taking camera and battery decisively. Against the Galaxy Z Flip5 it's also the sounder buy at $12.84 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip5 60 · 13T 69 — 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 Z Flip5 $400
Buy with care$15.54/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.84/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy Z Flip5 7013T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy Z Flip5 8513T 75

The Galaxy Z Flip5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy Z Flip5 5213T 79

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

Battery
Galaxy Z Flip5 5413T 80

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the 13T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy Z Flip5 3113T 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy Z Flip5 6013T 69

Overall value goes to the 13T at $12.84 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy Z Flip513T
Price (street)$400$350
Display6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery3,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless67W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight187 g197 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilAug 2028Sep 2028
Galaxy Z Flip5 full verdict →13T full verdict →Longevity master board →

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