Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.90/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 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 A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.90/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Redmi A5 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Redmi A5 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

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

Camera

Redmi A5 40Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery

Redmi A5 84Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

Software longevity

Redmi A5 25Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Redmi A5 65Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Redmi A5	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$75	$320
Display	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Unisoc T7250	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	3GB/4GB/6GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	15W wired	120W wired
Rear cameras	32MP main	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	193 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jan 2028

Redmi A5 full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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