PhoneLifespan

Poco M6 Pro 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 M6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($9.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco M6 Pro 68 · 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 M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$9.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco M6 Pro 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M6 Pro 44Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
Poco M6 Pro 67Redmi A5 40

The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Poco M6 Pro 80Redmi A5 84

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

Software longevity
Poco M6 Pro 22Redmi A5 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Poco M6 Pro 68Redmi A5 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M6 ProRedmi A5
Price (street)$170$75
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraUnisoc T7250
RAM8GB/12GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging67W wired15W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions161.1 × 75 × 8 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight179 g193 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilJan 2028Mar 2028
Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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