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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

67 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
VS
75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
Google Pixel 8a

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra) that was released on September 21, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8a, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 7 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (1)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
  • Supports higher wattage charging (120W versus 18W)
  • Has a 0.57 inch larger screen size
  • Has 2x more RAM: 16GB versus 8GB
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Comes with 508 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Thinner bezels – 8.4% more screen real estate
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • 62% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 754K)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 7.5W
  • Delivers 17% higher peak brightness (1499 against 1279 nits)
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 50% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1683 and 1119 points
  • The phone is 7 months newer
  • Weighs 16.5 grams less
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G and Google Pixel 8a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
vs
Pixel 8a

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.67 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1220 x 2712 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI446 ppi430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1800 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportYes, Dolby VisionYes, HDR10
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio89.7%81.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space96.4%99.1%
PWM120 Hz120 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
1279 nits
Pixel 8a+17%
1499 nits

Design and build

Height161.4 mm (6.35 inches)152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
Width74.2 mm (2.92 inches)72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight204.5 g (7.21 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Green, PurpleWhite, Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G and Google Pixel 8a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200 UltraGoogle Tensor G3
Max clock2800 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 650Yes
GraphicsMali-G610 MP4Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units256896
GPU clock1130 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1145 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU249781368321
GPU182315432077
Memory174060218319
UX175355204978
Total score7545111223695
Samples[25 tests][3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12, 16 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Memory clock3200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMHyperOS 1.0Stock Android
OS size39 GB18.4 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4492 mAh
Max charge power120 W18 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (67% in 15 min)Yes (33% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:25 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:52 hr08:15 hr
Watching video11:32 hr13:00 hr
Gaming05:27 hr04:54 hr
Standby89 hr86 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix200 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution16384 x 122889000 x 7000
ZoomDigital (lossless), 4xDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 200 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution200 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL HP3Sony IMX787
Sensor size1/1.4"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.56 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX355Sony IMX712
Sensor size1/4"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorOmnivision OV02B10 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.75 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6060
Preview6471
Zoom109126
SamplesPhoto samples of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4608 x 34564032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.6 -
SensorOmnivision OV16A1Q -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1 micron -
AutofocusNo -
StabilizationDigital -
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedSeptember 2023May 2024
Release dateJanuary 2024May 2024
Launch price$449$499
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 120 WNot included
Further details
Notes on Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G:
    - The eco-leather version is 5.5 grams lighter than the regular one.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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