Galaxy M05 vs Redmi A5
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M05 (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Redmi A5 (Unisoc T7250).
Value Score: Galaxy M05 66 · 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.
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The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.
The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy M05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Redmi A5.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy M05 | Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $90 | $75 |
| Display | 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz | 6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 3GB/4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 32MP main |
| Dimensions | 168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm | 171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP52 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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