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Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.81 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: Galaxy A16 5G 71 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199
Safe to buy$3.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A16 5G 50Redmi A5 70

The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A16 5G 45Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
Galaxy A16 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy A16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy A16 5G 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A16 5G 62Redmi A5 25

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 31 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
Galaxy A16 5G 71Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A16 5G at $3.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A16 5GRedmi A5
Price (street)$199$75
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330Unisoc T7250
RAM4GB/8GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight200 g193 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilOct 2030Mar 2028
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