12+ 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 12+ 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($10.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12+ 5G 52Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12+ 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12+ 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

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

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 68Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$215	$100
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	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, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	190 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Mar 2028	Nov 2028

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

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