PhoneLifespan

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

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi Note 13 5G (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra).

Value Score: Redmi Note 13 5G 64 · 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 Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.77/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 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra 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 80

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 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi Note 13 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$190$320
Display6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6080MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM6GB/8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired120W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight174 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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