PhoneLifespan

POCO X6 Pro vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $5.64 per month of safe use, while the POCO X6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($13.30/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: POCO X6 Pro 68 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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 X6 Pro $250
Buy with care$13.30/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO X6 Pro 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO X6 Pro 73Redmi 13 5G 42

The POCO X6 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
POCO X6 Pro 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The POCO X6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
POCO X6 Pro 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
POCO X6 Pro 22Redmi 13 5G 30

The Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the POCO X6 Pro.

Value
POCO X6 Pro 68Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO X6 ProRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$250$140
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging67W wired33W wired
Rear cameras64MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight186 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jul 2028

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