PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A5 is supported until Mar 2028 at $3.55 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 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Redmi A5 40

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

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Redmi A5 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Redmi A5 25

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$260$75
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Unisoc T7250
RAM8GB/12GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight180 g193 g
Water resistanceIP65IP52
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2028
P2 Pro 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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