PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

The Galaxy A25 5G wins this one, taking camera and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi A5 it's also the sounder buy at $5.37 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · 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 A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.37/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 35Redmi A5 25

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 9 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$160$75
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 1280Unisoc T7250
RAM6GB/8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight197 g193 g
Water resistanceIP67IP52
Supported untilDec 2028Mar 2028
Galaxy A25 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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