12 4G 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 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/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

12 4G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Camera

12 4G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Battery

12 4G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

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

Software longevity

12 4G 29Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

12 4G 63Redmi A4 5G 70

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

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$175	$100
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	187 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Jul 2028	Nov 2028

12 4G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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