PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F16 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F16 5G 75 · Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 40 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 F16 5G $135
Safe to buy$2.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G $200
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F16 5G 50Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 70

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2400x1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F16 5G 42Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F16 5G 55Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 67

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F16 5G 80Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy F16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F16 5G 68Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 72 months longer than the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Galaxy F16 5G 75Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F16 5GRedmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$135$200
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm163.7 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm
Weight191 g204 g
Water resistanceIP54IP53
Supported untilMar 2031Mar 2025

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