PhoneLifespan

Pixel 9 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Google Pixel 9

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 at $7.23 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 9 72 · 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 9 $449
Safe to buy$7.23/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 9 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 9 76Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Pixel 9's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 9 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 9 74Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 9 74Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 43 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Pixel 9 72Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9 at $7.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 9Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$449$320
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight198 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilAug 2031Jan 2028
Pixel 9 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.