PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A24 4G vs Redmi A5

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A24 4G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi A5 (Unisoc T7250).

Value Score: Galaxy A24 4G 64 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A24 4G 50Redmi A5 70

The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A24 4G 44Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
Galaxy A24 4G 55Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy A24 4G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy A24 4G 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity
Galaxy A24 4G 26Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy A24 4G 64Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A24 4GRedmi A5
Price (street)$120$75
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetHelio G99Unisoc T7250
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight195 g193 g
Water resistanceNoneIP52
Supported untilApr 2028Mar 2028

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