12 Pro vs Redmi A5

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A5 is supported until Mar 2028 at $3.56 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 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 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.56/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro 46Redmi A5 55

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

Camera

12 Pro 79Redmi A5 40

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

Battery

12 Pro 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 Pro 63Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$245	$75
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Unisoc T7250
RAM	8GB/12GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	67W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	32MP main
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP52
Supported until	Jan 2028	Mar 2028

12 Pro full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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