Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

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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 A4 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($3.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M16 5G 75 · Redmi A4 5G 70 — 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 A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi A4 5G 70

The Redmi A4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi A4 5G 35

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 27 months longer than the Redmi A4 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi A4 5G 70

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$150	$100
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	191 g	212 g
Water resistance	None	IP52
Supported until	Feb 2031	Nov 2028

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