PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs Redmi A4 5G

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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 ($12.65/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 $245
Buy with care$12.65/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 46Redmi A4 5G 55

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

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
Spec12 ProRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$245$100
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging67W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight190 g212 g
Water resistanceIP65IP52
Supported untilJan 2028Nov 2028
12 Pro full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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