13 Ultra vs Redmi A4 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 Ultra 62 · 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.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650

Buy with care$29.50/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 Ultra 90Redmi A4 5G 70

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

13 Ultra 85Redmi A4 5G 55

The 13 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13 Ultra 91Redmi A4 5G 55

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

13 Ultra 80Redmi A4 5G 83

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

Software longevity

13 Ultra 26Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 7 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value

13 Ultra 62Redmi A4 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13 Ultra	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$650	$100
Display	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	12GB/16GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	90W wired, 50W wireless	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x	50MP main
Dimensions	163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	227 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP52
Supported until	Apr 2028	Nov 2028

13 Ultra full verdict →Redmi A4 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.