A5 Pro 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 A5 Pro 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($8.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 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.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250

Buy with care$8.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 58Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 100Redmi A4 5G 83

6,000mAh vs 5,160mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 36Redmi A4 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

A5 Pro 5G 71Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	A5 Pro 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$250	$100
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	50MP main
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	180 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP52
Supported until	Dec 2028	Nov 2028

A5 Pro 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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