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Poco F7 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco F7 5G is supported until Jun 2031 at $6.23 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.03/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco F7 5G 83 · 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.

Xiaomi Poco F7 5G $375
Safe to buy$6.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.03/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco F7 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The Poco F7 5G's screen is the better one — 6.83-inch amoled, 1.5k, 120hz, dolby vision, up to 3200 nits peak, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance
Poco F7 5G 86Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Poco F7 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Poco F7 5G 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Poco F7 5G 100Redmi Note 13 5G 80

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco F7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Poco F7 5G 72Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Poco F7 5G is supported until Jun 2031 — 41 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Poco F7 5G 83Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Poco F7 5G at $6.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPoco F7 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$375$190
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, up to 3200 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight216 g174 g
Water resistanceIP66/IP68/IP69IP54
Supported untilJun 2031Jan 2028

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