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Redmi Note 13 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.03 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Redmi Note 13 5G 64 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69 — 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 Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $230
Buy with care$12.03/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi Note 13 5G 40Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

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

Camera
Redmi Note 13 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Redmi Note 13 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Redmi Note 13 5G 64Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at $12.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi Note 13 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$190$230
Display6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6080Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM6GB/8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging33W wired67W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight174 g187 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028
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