PhoneLifespan

Redmi 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi 13 5G 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 Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Redmi 13 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi 13 5G 42Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi 13 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Redmi 13 5G 81Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Redmi 13 5G 30Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

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

Value
Redmi 13 5G 68Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Redmi 13 5G at $5.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi 13 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$140$320
Display6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AEMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,030 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired120W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 2MP depth200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight205 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2028

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