PhoneLifespan

V50 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The V50 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: V50 5G 63 · 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.

Vivo V50 5G $385
Buy with care$18.98/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.03/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
V50 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The V50 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+, 4500 nits peak.

Performance
V50 5G 64Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The V50 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
V50 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
V50 5G 100Redmi Note 13 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the V50 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
V50 5G 24Redmi Note 13 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
V50 5G 63Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecV50 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$385$190
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired, reverse wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.3 × 76.7 × 7.6 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight189 g174 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP54
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.