PhoneLifespan

Moto G56 5G 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 G56 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G56 5G 67 · 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.

Motorola Moto G56 5G $250
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G56 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G56 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The Moto G56 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G56 5G 84Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G56 5G 29Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G56 5G.

Value
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G56 5GRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$250$100
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging33W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight200 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP52
Supported untilJun 2028Nov 2028
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