PhoneLifespan

Moto G56 5G 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 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 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 G56 5G $250
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G56 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G56 5G 55Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi A5 40

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

Battery
Moto G56 5G 84Redmi A5 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G56 5G 29Redmi A5 25

The Moto G56 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Moto G56 5G 67Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G56 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$250$75
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)Unisoc T7250
RAM8GB/12GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging33W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight200 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP52
Supported untilJun 2028Mar 2028
Moto G56 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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