Google Pixel 8a vs REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
The Google Pixel 8a scores 6.5 in our rating, and the REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G scores 6.6. The Google Pixel 8a leads in performance and software support, while the REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G is ahead in display and battery. The Google Pixel 8a is the newer phone, announced May 7, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8a
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Newer model May 7, 2024 vs Sep 21, 2023
- Lighter 189 g vs 204.5 g
- Higher-resolution video 4K@60 vs 4K@30
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
Why choose the REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Faster wired charging 120 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- More RAM 8 GB / 12 GB vs 8 GB
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
PhoneRanked scores
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Value for money marked “est.” is an estimate: that phone has no official US launch price, so it is not highlighted against the others.
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Overall
6.5
6.6
Display
7.8
8.0
Performance
5.4
4.9
Camera
6.4
6.4
Battery
4.1
5.7
Design
7.8
7.8
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
4.0
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Size
6.1 inches
6.67 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, CrystalRes AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1220 × 2712 px
Pixel density
430 ppi
446 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
1,800 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
2.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Mali-G610 MC4
Geekbench 6 single-core
1,270
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
3,360
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RAM
8 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Main camera
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
8 MP
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@30
Front camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front video
4K@30
1080p@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Capacity
4,492 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
120 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
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Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Dimensions
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
189 g
204.5 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP67
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple, Mystic Silver
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
—
MIUI 14
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8aREDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Announced
May 7, 2024
Sep 21, 2023
Released
May 14, 2024
—
Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$499
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