Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.65 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.78/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 13 Pro+ 5G 62 — 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$2.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1220 x 2712, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 37 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M16 5G	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$150	$320
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	191 g	205 g
Water resistance	None	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Jan 2028

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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