PhoneLifespan

Edge 60 Stylus vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A5 is supported until Mar 2028 at $3.55 per month of safe use, while the Edge 60 Stylus runs out in Apr 2028 ($12.32/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 60 Stylus 66 · 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.

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus $270
Buy with care$12.32/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 60 Stylus 80Redmi A5 70

The Edge 60 Stylus's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch poled, fhd+, 120hz, 3000 nits peak, gorilla glass 3.

Performance
Edge 60 Stylus 56Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Edge 60 Stylus 67Redmi A5 40

The Edge 60 Stylus has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 60 Stylus 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 60 Stylus 26Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 60 Stylus 66Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 60 StylusRedmi A5
Price (street)$270$75
Display6.7-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 36.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)Unisoc T7250
RAM8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions162.15 × 74.78 × 8.29 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight191 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilApr 2028Mar 2028
Edge 60 Stylus full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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