PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $3.41 per month of safe use, while the 13+ 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($8.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · Redmi A4 5G 70 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme 13+ 5G $215
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
13+ 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13+ 5G 58Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
13+ 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13+ 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13+ 5G 32Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 3 months longer than the 13+ 5G.

Value
13+ 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5GRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$215$100
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging80W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight185 g212 g
Water resistanceIP65IP52
Supported untilSep 2028Nov 2028

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