Pixel 7a vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 7a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 7a is supported until May 2028 at $6.13 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.95/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 7a 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.

Google Pixel 7a $139

Buy with care$6.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.95/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" amoled, 1220 x 2712, 120hz.

Performance

Pixel 7a 62Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

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 80

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

Software longevity

Pixel 7a 27Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

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 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 7a	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$139	$320
Display	6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G2	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,385 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	193 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	May 2028	Jan 2028

Pixel 7a full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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