PhoneLifespan

POCO F6 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The POCO F6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: POCO F6 69 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.27/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $230
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO F6 70Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO F6 82Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The POCO F6's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
POCO F6 67Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
POCO F6 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
POCO F6 28Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 23

The POCO F6 is supported until May 2028 — 4 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Value
POCO F6 69Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO F6Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$330$230
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging90W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight179 g187 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilMay 2028Jan 2028

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