Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi Note 12 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 Note 12 5G runs out in Mar 2027 ($17.60/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M16 5G 75 · Redmi Note 12 5G 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 Note 12 5G $160

Avoid buying$17.60/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20252027

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi Note 12 5G 70

The Redmi Note 12 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1080 x 2400, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi Note 12 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi Note 12 5G 62

The Redmi Note 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi Note 12 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi Note 12 5G 11

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 47 months longer than the Redmi Note 12 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi Note 12 5G 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 Note 12 5G
Price (street)	$150	$160
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	165.9 × 76.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight	191 g	188 g
Water resistance	None	IP53
Supported until	Feb 2031	Mar 2027

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 12 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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