13 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → 13 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).
Value Score: 13 64 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.
The 13 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $400 | $320 |
| Display | 6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz | 6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired, 50W wireless | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Dec 2027 | Jan 2028 |
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