PhoneLifespan

T4 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 T4 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($11.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: T4 5G 72 · 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.

Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
T4 5G 80Redmi A5 70

The T4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
T4 5G 64Redmi A5 55

The T4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
T4 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The T4 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
T4 5G 100Redmi A5 84

7,300mAh vs 5,200mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
T4 5G 27Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
T4 5G 72Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the T4 5G at $11.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecT4 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$260$75
Display6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Unisoc T7250
RAM8GB/12GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery7,300 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging90W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth32MP main
Dimensions163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight199 g193 g
Water resistanceIP65IP52
Supported untilApr 2028Mar 2028
T4 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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