PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F16 5G vs Redmi Note 8 Pro

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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 8 Pro 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 8 Pro 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 8 Pro $110
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20202022

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F16 5G 50Redmi Note 8 Pro 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F16 5G 42Redmi Note 8 Pro 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F16 5G 55Redmi Note 8 Pro 67

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F16 5G 80Redmi Note 8 Pro 70

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

Software longevity
Galaxy F16 5G 68Redmi Note 8 Pro 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 102 months longer than the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Value
Galaxy F16 5G 75Redmi Note 8 Pro 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F16 5GRedmi Note 8 Pro
Price (street)$135$110
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.53-inch IPS LCD, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G90T
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm161.35 × 76.4 × 8.79 mm
Weight191 g199 g
Water resistanceIP54splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported untilMar 2031Sep 2022

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