Aquos sense9 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra).
Value Score: Aquos sense9 61 · 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.
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The Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Aquos sense9 | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $380 | $320 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz | 6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm | 161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 166 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) | IP68 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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