12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.46/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.46/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 56Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 Pro+ 79Redmi A4 5G 55

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 Pro+ 80Redmi A4 5G 83

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

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 10 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 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 Pro+	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$300	$100
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	67W wired	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	196 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP52
Supported until	Jan 2028	Nov 2028

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

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