Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi Note 8

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 Note 8 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 Note 8 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 8 $90

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20202022

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi Note 8 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi Note 8 34

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

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi Note 8 62

The Redmi Note 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi Note 8 60

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi Note 8 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 102 months longer than the Redmi Note 8.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi Note 8 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 8
Price (street)	$150	$90
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.3-inch IPS LCD, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	158.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight	191 g	190 g
Water resistance	None	splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported until	Feb 2031	Sep 2022

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 8 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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