PhoneLifespan

Poco M6 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 13 5G (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → Poco M6 Pro (MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra).

Value Score: Poco M6 Pro 68 · 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 M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$8.97/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco M6 Pro 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M6 Pro 44Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Poco M6 Pro's MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Poco M6 Pro 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Poco M6 Pro 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Poco M6 Pro 23Redmi Note 13 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Poco M6 Pro 68Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Poco M6 Pro at $8.97 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M6 ProRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$170$190
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired33W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 75 × 8 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight179 g174 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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