PhoneLifespan

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.90/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 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.

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280
Safe to buy$7.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

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

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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

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

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

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec50 Pro NXTPAPER 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$280$320
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,010 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired120W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight196 g205 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP68
Supported untilSep 2029Jan 2028
50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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