PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8a vs Redmi 13 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 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 8a 77 · 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 8a $300
Safe to buy$5.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8a 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8a 70Redmi 13 5G 42

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

Camera
Pixel 8a 67Redmi 13 5G 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8a 70Redmi 13 5G 81

5,030mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Redmi 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8a 70Redmi 13 5G 30

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 34 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value
Pixel 8a 77Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8aRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$300$140
Display6.1-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
Battery4,492 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight188 g205 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMay 2031Jul 2028
Pixel 8a full verdict →Redmi 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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