12+ 5G 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+ 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 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+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12+ 5G 52Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12+ 5G 67Redmi A5 40

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

Battery

12+ 5G 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12+ 5G 68Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$215	$75
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)	Unisoc T7250
RAM	8GB/12GB	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, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	32MP main
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Mar 2028	Mar 2028

12+ 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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