Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G and Google Pixel 4a 5G - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

55 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
VS
51 out 100
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
Google Pixel 4a 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G Manufactured in January, 2024, with display 6.67 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685, vs Google Pixel 4a 5G, Manufactured in November, 2020 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
  • Larger display: 6.67in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 3885mAh
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Higher pixel density: 413ppi
  • Lighter design: 168g vs 188.5g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 6/128 GB
- 6/256 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB		 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G and Google Pixel 4a 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Redmi Note 13 4G
vs
Google Pixel 4a 5G

Display

Display quality comparison
Type AMOLED OLED
Size 6.67 in 6.2 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 395 ppi 413 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 1800 nits 700 nits
HDR support No Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 87.6 % 82.9 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
920 nits
Google Pixel 4a 5G
688 nits
sRGB gamut100 %96.9 %
PWM (Flicker)389 Hz250 Hz
Response time1 ms6.4 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 162.24 mm (6.39 in) 153.9 mm (6.06 in)
Width 75.55 mm (2.97 in) 74 mm (2.91 in)
Thickness 7.97 mm (0.31 in) 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 188.5 g (6.65 oz) 168 g (5.93 oz)
Water resistance IP54 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow		 Black
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
87.6 %
Google Pixel 4a 5G
82.9 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G and Google Pixel 4a 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Max Frequency 2800 MHz 2400 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (1 + 1 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.9 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.8 (Cortex-A73)		 - 6/1.8 (Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 1/2.2 (Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76))
- 1/2.4 (Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76))
Process TSMC Samsung
Transistor Size 6 nm 7 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 686 Hexagon 696
Graphics Adreno 610 Adreno 620
GPU Cores 128 384
GPU Frequency 1260 MHz 750 MHz
FLOPS 319.2 GFLOPS 576 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
474
Google Pixel 4a 5G
738
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
1520
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1904
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)474738
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15201904
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
357526
Google Pixel 4a 5G
447182
CPU119344141348
GPU44538101114
Memory10268989005
UX90955115715
NanoReview Score357526447182
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
n/a
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1104
Stabilityn/a89 %
Graphics Testn/a6 fps
Graphics Scoren/a1104
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 4a 5G]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 6 GB
- 8 GB		 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB		128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSDNo

Software

OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
OS Size 28 GB 14.8 GB
UI Skin HyperOS 1.0 Stock Android

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 3885 mAh
Max Charging Power 33 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 29 min) Yes (45% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:13 h 1:40 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
20:31
Google Pixel 4a 5G
22:18
Web Browsing08:43 h08:24 h
Video Playback14:05 h14:28 h
Games05:27 h05:20 h
Standby Mode85 h107 h

Main camera

Matrix 108 MP 122 MP
Photo resolution n/a 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED Dual LED
Stabilization Digital Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion n/a 240 fps (1080p)
Wide-angle lens 120 ° 107 °
Lenses count Standard: 108 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP		 Standard: 12.2 MP
Ultra-wide: 16 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix108 MP122 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length24 mm27 mm
SensorSamsung S5KHM6Sony IMX363
Sensor size1/1.671/2.55
Pixel size0.64 μm1.4 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix8 MP16 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Pixel sizen/a1 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 16 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4608x3456 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.4 f/2.0
Focal length n/a 24 mm
Sensor Omnivision OV16A1Q CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.06 1/4
Pixel size 1 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.1
Bluetooth features LE LE, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort No n/a
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Varies by region Yes
Infrared Port Yes No
Connectivity
SIM Count*21
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoYes
Hybrid SlotYesNo
2G BandsGSM 850 900 1800 1900MHzGSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G BandsWCDMA 1/5/8WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)
LTE category1320
5G SupportNoYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G
76.2 dB
Google Pixel 4a 5G
90.5 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced January, 2024 yr September, 2020 yr
Release Date January, 2024 yr November, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 169 460
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 33 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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