PhoneLifespan

Pova 7 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi 13 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Pova 7 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4nm)).

Value Score: Pova 7 5G 71 · Redmi 13 5G 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Tecno Pova 7 5G $160
Buy with care$6.47/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pova 7 5G 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pova 7 5G 58Redmi 13 5G 42

The Pova 7 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pova 7 5G 55Redmi 13 5G 55

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

Battery
Pova 7 5G 100Redmi 13 5G 81

6,000mAh vs 5,030mAh — the Pova 7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pova 7 5G 29Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Pova 7 5G 71Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPova 7 5GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$160$140
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.3 × 75.6 × 8.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight207 g205 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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