Pixel 7a vs Redmi A5
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 7a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 7a 64 · Redmi A5 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.
The Pixel 7a's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 7a has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $75 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Unisoc T7250 |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB/4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 15W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 32MP main |
| Dimensions | 152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm | 171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP52 |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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