PhoneLifespan

Poco X6 Neo vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $3.41 per month of safe use, while the Poco X6 Neo runs out in Mar 2028 ($7.44/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco X6 Neo 67 · 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.

Xiaomi Poco X6 Neo $155
Buy with care$7.44/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco X6 Neo 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco X6 Neo 40Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Camera
Poco X6 Neo 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Poco X6 Neo 80Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Poco X6 Neo 25Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the Poco X6 Neo.

Value
Poco X6 Neo 67Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPoco X6 NeoRedmi A4 5G
Price (street)$155$100
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6080Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging33W wired18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras108MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions161.1 × 75 × 7.7 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight175 g212 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilMar 2028Nov 2028
Poco X6 Neo full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.