PhoneLifespan

Pixel 7a vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 7a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 7a 64 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Google Pixel 7a $139
Buy with care$6.13/mo
2023◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 7a 50Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1080 x 2400, 120hz.

Performance
Pixel 7a 62Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Pixel 7a's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 7a 67Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Pixel 7a 68Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Redmi Note 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 7a 27Redmi Note 13 5G 22

The Pixel 7a is supported until May 2028 — 4 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Pixel 7a 64Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 7aRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$139$190
Display6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,385 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight193 g174 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMay 2028Jan 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.