PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A24 4G vs Redmi 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi 13 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy A24 4G (Helio G99).

Value Score: Galaxy A24 4G 64 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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 A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A24 4G 50Redmi 13 5G 70

The Redmi 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.79-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, 550 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy A24 4G 44Redmi 13 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy A24 4G 55Redmi 13 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy A24 4G 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A24 4G 26Redmi 13 5G 30

The Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.

Value
Galaxy A24 4G 64Redmi 13 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Redmi 13 5G at $5.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A24 4GRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$120$140
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetHelio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight195 g205 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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