Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy Z Flip5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip5 60 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy Z Flip5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 is supported until Aug 2028 — 7 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy Z Flip5 | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $400 | $320 |
| Display | 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz | 6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded | 161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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