PhoneLifespan

T4 5G vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $5.64 per month of safe use, while the T4 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($11.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: T4 5G 72 · 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.

Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
T4 5G 80Redmi 13 5G 70

The T4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
T4 5G 64Redmi 13 5G 42

The T4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
T4 5G 55Redmi 13 5G 55

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

Battery
T4 5G 100Redmi 13 5G 81

7,300mAh vs 5,030mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
T4 5G 27Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
T4 5G 72Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the T4 5G at $11.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecT4 5GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$260$140
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery7,300 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging90W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight199 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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