Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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 9 Pro Max 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 9 Pro Max 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 9 Pro Max $130

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Mar 20212023

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M16 5G 50Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy M16 5G 42Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 46

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M16 5G 55Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 67

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy M16 5G 80Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M16 5G 67Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 0

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 96 months longer than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Value

Galaxy M16 5G 75Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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 9 Pro Max
Price (street)	$150	$130
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz	6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,020 mAh
Charging	25W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm	165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	191 g	209 g
Water resistance	None	splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported until	Feb 2031	Mar 2023

Galaxy M16 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 9 Pro Max full verdict →Longevity master board →

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