Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi A3

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.66 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A3 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 M16 5G 75 · Redmi A3 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 M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.66/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Xiaomi Redmi A3 $80

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20242026

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi A3 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi A3 22

The Galaxy M16 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi A3 25

The Galaxy M16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi A3 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi A3 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 60 months longer than the Redmi A3.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi A3 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Redmi A3
Price (street)	$150	$80
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.71-inch IPS LCD, 1650x720 (HD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G36
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	10W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	8MP main
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight	191 g	193 g
Water resistance	None	not rated
Supported until	Feb 2031	Feb 2026

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Redmi A3 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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