Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 at $6.03 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 Note 15 5G 71 — 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 Note 15 5G $250

Safe to buy$6.03/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display

Redmi A5 70Redmi Note 15 5G 80

The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance

Redmi A5 55Redmi Note 15 5G 48

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

Camera

Redmi A5 40Redmi Note 15 5G 67

The Redmi Note 15 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Redmi A5 84Redmi Note 15 5G 90

5,520mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Redmi A5 25Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 — 20 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Redmi A5 65Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 15 5G at $6.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Redmi A5	Redmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)	$75	$250
Display	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz	6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Unisoc T7250	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	3GB/4GB/6GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,520 mAh
Charging	15W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	32MP main	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm	164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight	193 g	178 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP66
Supported until	Mar 2028	Dec 2029

Redmi A5 full verdict →Redmi Note 15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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