P2 Pro 5G 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 P2 Pro 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($9.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · 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 P2 Pro 5G $260

Buy with care$9.62/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

P2 Pro 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

P2 Pro 5G 56Redmi A4 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

P2 Pro 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The P2 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

P2 Pro 5G 84Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

P2 Pro 5G 32Redmi A4 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

P2 Pro 5G 68Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	P2 Pro 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$260	$100
Display	6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	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	5,200 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	80W wired (50% in 19 min)	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	180 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP52
Supported until	Sep 2028	Nov 2028

P2 Pro 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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