PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M35 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $5.41 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($3.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · 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 M35 5G $200
Safe to buy$5.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M35 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy M35 5G 58Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy M35 5G 67Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M35 5G 100Redmi A5 84

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Galaxy M35 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M35 5G 44Redmi A5 25

The Galaxy M35 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 16 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Galaxy M35 5G 77Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M35 5G at $5.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M35 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$200$75
Display6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Unisoc T7250
RAM6GB/8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight222 g193 g
Water resistanceNoneIP52
Supported untilJul 2029Mar 2028
Galaxy M35 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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