PhoneLifespan

P1 5G 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 P1 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($7.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · 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 P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P1 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
P1 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

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

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 7 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
P1 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$165$100
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging45W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight190 g212 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilApr 2028Nov 2028
P1 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.