Xiaomi Redmi A5
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until March 2028 · Buy-by March 2026
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Redmi A5 should be supported until around March 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
48% cheaper than the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
An ultra-affordable big-screen phone with a 32MP camera and current Android 15, with estimated support to 2028.
Pros
- Very low entry price
- Large 6.88-inch 120Hz display, rare in this segment
- Ships with Android 15 and gets estimated patches to 2028
- Expandable storage via microSD
Cons
- Entry-level Unisoc T7250 is slow for heavy use
- Only HD+ resolution and 15W charging
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 32MP |
| front | 8MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Materials | Plastic frame and back |
| Water resistance | IP52 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 15 (Go-class) with HyperOS at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm jack, GPS |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Redmi A5 good for gaming?
No, its entry-level Unisoc T7250 chip is meant for calls, messaging, and light apps rather than demanding games.
What Android version does the Redmi A5 run?
It ships with Android 15 layered with HyperOS, current for its 2025 release.
How long will the Redmi A5 be supported?
Budget Redmi A-series phones typically get 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches; estimated support to around March 2028.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.