PhoneLifespan

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280
Safe to buy$7.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42Redmi Note 13 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 20 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec50 Pro NXTPAPER 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$280$190
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,010 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired33W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight196 g174 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP54
Supported untilSep 2029Jan 2028

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