PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.18 per month of safe use, while the Redmi 13 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($5.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Redmi 13 5G 68 — 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 8 $320
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Redmi 13 5G 42

The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67Redmi 13 5G 55

The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 8 72Redmi 13 5G 81

5,030mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Redmi 13 5G 30

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 27 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)$320$140
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight187 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Jul 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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