Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 at $3.05 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($3.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M17 5G 75 · Redmi A5 65 — 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 M17 5G $195

Safe to buy$3.05/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Xiaomi Redmi A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M17 5G 50Redmi A5 70

The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M17 5G 45Redmi A5 55

The Redmi A5's Unisoc T7250 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M17 5G 55Redmi A5 40

The Galaxy M17 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy M17 5G 80Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy M17 5G 76Redmi A5 25

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 43 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Galaxy M17 5G 75Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M17 5G at $3.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M17 5G	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$195	$75
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	Unisoc T7250
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	32MP main
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	192 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Oct 2031	Mar 2028

Galaxy M17 5G full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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