13T vs Redmi 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 13T runs out in Sep 2028 ($12.82/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13T 69 · 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.

Xiaomi 13T $350

Buy with care$12.82/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140

Buy with care$5.64/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

13T 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13T 75Redmi 13 5G 42

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13T 79Redmi 13 5G 55

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

13T 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13T 33Redmi 13 5G 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

13T 69Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	13T	Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)	$350	$140
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	67W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x	108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	197 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jul 2028

13T full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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