50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A4 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($3.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 · Redmi A4 5G 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 55

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46Redmi A4 5G 35

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 9 months longer than the Redmi A4 5G.

Value

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62Redmi A4 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$280	$100
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,010 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	33W wired	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	196 g	212 g
Water resistance	Not rated	IP52
Supported until	Sep 2029	Nov 2028

50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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