Reno 12 F 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 Reno 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 Reno 12 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Redmi A4 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$220	$100
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	45W wired	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	187 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP52
Supported until	Jul 2028	Nov 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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