PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 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 Pro 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.24/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 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 M17 5G $195
Safe to buy$3.05/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $300
Buy with care$16.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M17 5G 50Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2712x1220 (1.5k), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy M17 5G 45Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M17 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 M17 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy M17 5G 76Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 22

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

Value
Galaxy M17 5G 75Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M17 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$195$300
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging25W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight192 g187 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilOct 2031Jan 2028

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