PhoneLifespan

Redmi A5 vs Redmi K80

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K80

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 at $8.59 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($3.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi A5 65 · Redmi K80 79 — 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 A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Redmi A5 70Redmi K80 80

The Redmi K80's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Redmi A5 55Redmi K80 92

The Redmi K80's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi A5 40Redmi K80 67

The Redmi K80 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Redmi A5 84Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Redmi A5 25Redmi K80 49

The Redmi K80 is supported until Nov 2029 — 20 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Redmi A5 65Redmi K80 79

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A5Redmi K80
Price (street)$75$355
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM3GB/4GB/6GB12GB/16GB
Storage64GB/128GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging15W wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras32MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight193 g206 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Nov 2029
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