PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23 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 Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.74/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 S23 $175
Buy with care$8.74/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S23 85Redmi A5 55

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23 79Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy S23 58Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 24Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S23 67Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23Redmi A5
Price (street)$175$75
Display6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyUnisoc T7250
RAM8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,900 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x32MP main
Dimensions146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight168 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028
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