PhoneLifespan

POCO F6 vs Redmi Note 13R

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 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 13R 67 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$14.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13R $175
Buy with care$7.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO F6 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO F6 82Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera
POCO F6 67Redmi Note 13R 55

The POCO F6 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
POCO F6 80Redmi Note 13R 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
POCO F6 28Redmi Note 13R 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
POCO F6 69Redmi Note 13R 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO F6Redmi Note 13R
Price (street)$330$175
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging90W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight179 g205 g
Water resistanceIP64IP53
Supported untilMay 2028May 2028

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