60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 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 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G runs out in May 2028 ($7.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 · 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.

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $170

Buy with care$7.57/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 38Redmi A5 55

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

Camera

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 27Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	60 XE NXTPAPER 5G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$170	$75
Display	6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)	Unisoc T7250
RAM	6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,010 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	18W wired, reverse wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth	32MP main
Dimensions	167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	200 g	193 g
Water resistance	Not rated	IP52
Supported until	May 2028	Mar 2028

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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