PhoneLifespan

Redmi A5 vs Redmi Turbo 4 Pro

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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 Redmi Turbo 4 Pro runs out in Apr 2029 ($8.92/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi A5 65 · Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 77 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 Turbo 4 Pro $305
Buy with care$8.92/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Redmi A5 70Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 80

The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.83-inch amoled, 1.5k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Redmi A5 55Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 86

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

Camera
Redmi A5 40Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 67

The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Redmi A5 84Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 100

7,550mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Redmi A5 25Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 41

The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is supported until Apr 2029 — 13 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Redmi A5 65Redmi Turbo 4 Pro 77

Overall value goes to the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro at $8.92 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
Price (street)$75$305
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
RAM3GB/4GB/6GB12GB/16GB
Storage64GB/128GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh7,550 mAh
Charging15W wired90W wired
Rear cameras32MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm163.1 × 77.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight193 g219 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2029

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