PhoneLifespan

Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A5 is supported until Mar 2028 at $3.55 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi A5 65 · 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.

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Redmi A5 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi A5 55Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi A5 40Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Redmi A5 84Redmi Note 13 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Redmi A5 25Redmi Note 13 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Redmi A5 65Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$75$190
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM3GB/4GB/6GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired33W wired
Rear cameras32MP main108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight193 g174 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2028
Redmi A5 full verdict →Redmi Note 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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