PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A17 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A17 5G is supported until Aug 2031 at $3.39 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A17 5G 72 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 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 A17 5G $210
Safe to buy$3.39/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A17 5G 50Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1220 x 2712, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A17 5G 45Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A17 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A17 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A17 5G 74Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The Galaxy A17 5G is supported until Aug 2031 — 43 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Galaxy A17 5G 72Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A17 5G at $3.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$210$320
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 800 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight192 g205 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilAug 2031Jan 2028

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