PhoneLifespan

Pixel 7a 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 display and battery decisively. Against the Pixel 7a it's also the sounder buy at $12.16 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 7a 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.

Google Pixel 7a $139
Buy with care$6.13/mo
2023◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $230
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 7a 50Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120hz, 240hz touch sampling.

Performance
Pixel 7a 62Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

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

Camera
Pixel 7a 67Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

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

Battery
Pixel 7a 68Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

5,100mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 7a 27Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 23

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

Value
Pixel 7a 64Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at $12.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 7aRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$139$230
Display6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,385 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight193 g187 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMay 2028Jan 2028
Pixel 7a full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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