PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power (2026) 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 Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 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.

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power (2026) 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power (2026) 42Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Camera
Moto G Power (2026) 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power (2026) 84Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power (2026) 37Redmi A4 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G Power (2026) 63Redmi A4 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power (2026)Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)$250$100
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight208 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP52
Supported untilJan 2029Nov 2028

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