PhoneLifespan

Redmi A4 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.89/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi A4 5G 70 · 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.

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.89/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Redmi A4 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi A4 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi A4 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery
Redmi A4 5G 83Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

Software longevity
Redmi A4 5G 35Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Redmi A4 5G 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

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

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$100$320
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM4GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage64GB/128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,160 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired (33W charger in box)120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight212 g205 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Jan 2028

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