Galaxy F16 5G vs Redmi Note 9S

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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 9S 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 9S 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 9S $120

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Apr 20212023

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F16 5G 50Redmi Note 9S 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F16 5G 42Redmi Note 9S 46

The Redmi Note 9S's Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F16 5G 55Redmi Note 9S 62

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

Battery

Galaxy F16 5G 80Redmi Note 9S 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F16 5G 68Redmi Note 9S 0

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 95 months longer than the Redmi Note 9S.

Value

Galaxy F16 5G 75Redmi Note 9S 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 9S
Price (street)	$135	$120
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	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	165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	191 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP54	splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported until	Mar 2031	Apr 2023

Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 9S 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.