PhoneLifespan

Redmi A4 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

The Redmi A4 5G wins this one, taking camera and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi A5 it's also the sounder buy at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Redmi A4 5G 70 · 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 Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Redmi A4 5G 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi A4 5G 55Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Redmi A4 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The Redmi A4 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Redmi A4 5G 83Redmi A5 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Redmi A4 5G 35Redmi A5 25

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 8 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Redmi A4 5G 70Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Redmi A4 5G at $3.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$100$75
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)Unisoc T7250
RAM4GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,160 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired (33W charger in box)15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main32MP main
Dimensions171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight212 g193 g
Water resistanceIP52IP52
Supported untilNov 2028Mar 2028
Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 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.