PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro 4G vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $3.41 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro 4G runs out in Mar 2028 ($9.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro 4G 67 · Redmi A4 5G 70 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G $195
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro 4G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50 Pro 4G 44Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50 Pro 4G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The Note 50 Pro 4G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note 50 Pro 4G 84Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro 4G 24Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the Note 50 Pro 4G.

Value
Note 50 Pro 4G 67Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro 4GRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$195$100
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1300 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging90W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, reverse charging18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions163.3 × 74.4 × 7.3 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight198 g212 g
Water resistanceIP64IP52
Supported untilMar 2028Nov 2028

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