Phone (2a) 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 Phone (2a) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.15/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 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.

Nothing Phone (2a) $250

Buy with care$12.15/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Phone (2a) 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Phone (2a) 60Redmi A5 55

The Phone (2a)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Phone (2a) 67Redmi A5 40

The Phone (2a) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Phone (2a) 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Phone (2a) 24Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Phone (2a) 68Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (2a)	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$250	$75
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro	Unisoc T7250
RAM	8GB/12GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	45W wired, no wireless	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide	32MP main
Dimensions	161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Mar 2028	Mar 2028

Phone (2a) full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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