Galaxy F16 5G vs Redmi Note 9

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 9 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 9 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 9 $100

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by May 20212023

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Redmi Note 9 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Redmi Note 9 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Redmi Note 9 62

The Redmi Note 9 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Redmi Note 9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Redmi Note 9 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 94 months longer than the Redmi Note 9.

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Redmi Note 9 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F16 5G	Redmi Note 9
Price (street)	$135	$100
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.53-inch IPS LCD, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,020 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired (22.5W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	162.3 × 77.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	191 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP54	splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported until	Mar 2031	May 2023

Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 9 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.