PhoneLifespan

Phone (3a) vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3a)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.16 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($9.96/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3a) 75 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3a) $349
Safe to buy$6.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Phone (3a) 80Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The Phone (3a)'s screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, 1080×2392 (fhd+), up to 120hz, 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Phone (3a) 64Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Phone (3a)'s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Phone (3a) 79Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The Phone (3a) has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Phone (3a) 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Phone (3a) 67Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 — 38 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Phone (3a) 75Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Phone (3a) at $6.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPhone (3a)Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$349$190
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080×2392 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging50W wired, no wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.52 × 77.50 × 8.35 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight201 g174 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilMar 2031Jan 2028
Phone (3a) full verdict →Redmi Note 13 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.