Moto G (2025) vs Redmi A5

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 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 Moto G (2025) $170

Buy with care$8.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Redmi A5 55

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Redmi A5 40

The Moto G (2025) has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 23Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$170	$75
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Unisoc T7250
RAM	4GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	18W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	32MP main
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	196 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP52
Supported until	Feb 2028	Mar 2028

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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