PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $3.41 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 13 runs out in Sep 2028 ($9.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 13 60 · Redmi A4 5G 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 13 $249
Buy with care$9.14/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 50Redmi A4 5G 70

The Redmi A4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone 13 74Redmi A4 5G 55

The iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 13 52Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone 13 45Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 32Redmi A4 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone 13 60Redmi A4 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)$249$100
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM4GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,240 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight174 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilSep 2028Nov 2028
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