PhoneLifespan

POCO F6 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 POCO F6 runs out in May 2028 ($14.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: POCO F6 69 · 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.

Xiaomi POCO F6 $330
Buy with care$14.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
POCO F6 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO F6 82Redmi A5 55

The POCO F6's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
POCO F6 67Redmi A5 40

The POCO F6 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
POCO F6 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
POCO F6 28Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
POCO F6 69Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the POCO F6 at $14.24 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPOCO F6Redmi A5
Price (street)$330$75
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes Flow AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Unisoc T7250
RAM8GB/12GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging90W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony IMX882, OIS, f/1.59), 8MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight179 g193 g
Water resistanceIP64IP52
Supported untilMay 2028Mar 2028
POCO F6 full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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