12 4G 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 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 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Redmi A5 55

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Redmi A5 40

The 12 4G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

12 4G 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity

12 4G 29Redmi A5 25

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

12 4G 63Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$175	$75
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Unisoc T7250
RAM	8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	32MP main
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	187 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2028

12 4G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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