PhoneLifespan

Moto G15 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 Moto G15 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G15 65 · 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 G15 $175
Buy with care$8.81/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 G15 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G15 39Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
Moto G15 55Redmi A5 40

The Moto G15 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Moto G15 84Redmi A5 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G15 24Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G15 65Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G15Redmi A5
Price (street)$175$75
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 ExtremeUnisoc T7250
RAM4GB/8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight190 g193 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028
Moto G15 full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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