PhoneLifespan

Poco M6 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro

The Poco M6 Pro wins this one. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Poco M6 Pro 68 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62 — 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$9.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $300
Buy with care$16.29/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco M6 Pro 70Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M6 Pro 44Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Poco M6 Pro 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 M6 Pro 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Poco M6 Pro 22Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Poco M6 Pro 68Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Poco M6 Pro at $9.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M6 ProRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$170$300
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging67W wired67W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 75 × 8 mm161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight179 g187 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028
Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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