Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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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 Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M17 5G 75 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 — 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 Note 13 5G $190

Buy with care$10.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy M17 5G 50Redmi Note 13 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1080 x 2400, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy M17 5G 45Redmi Note 13 5G 40

The Galaxy M17 5G's Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy M17 5G 55Redmi Note 13 5G 67

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

Battery

Galaxy M17 5G 80Redmi Note 13 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy M17 5G 76Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 45 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value

Galaxy M17 5G 75Redmi Note 13 5G 64

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy M17 5G	Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)	$195	$190
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm	161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight	192 g	174 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Oct 2031	Jan 2028

Galaxy M17 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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