Moto G Power (2026) 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 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 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 Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Redmi A5 55

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

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Redmi A5 40

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Redmi A5 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Redmi A5 25

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 10 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$250	$75
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Unisoc T7250
RAM	8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	32MP main
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	208 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP52
Supported until	Jan 2029	Mar 2028

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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