PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi K80

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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 K80 runs out in Nov 2029 ($8.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M16 5G 75 · Redmi K80 79 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 K80 $355
Safe to buy$8.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi K80 80

The Redmi K80's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi K80 92

The Redmi K80's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi K80 67

The Redmi K80 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi K80 100

6,550mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K80 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi K80 49

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 15 months longer than the Redmi K80.

Value
Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi K80 79

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 at $8.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M16 5GRedmi K80
Price (street)$150$355
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging25W wired90W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight191 g206 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilFeb 2031Nov 2029

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