PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi Turbo 4

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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 Turbo 4 runs out in Jan 2029 ($7.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M17 5G 75 · Redmi Turbo 4 76 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 Turbo 4 $215
Buy with care$7.04/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M17 5G 50Redmi Turbo 4 80

The Redmi Turbo 4's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ltps oled, 1.5k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy M17 5G 45Redmi Turbo 4 78

The Redmi Turbo 4's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M17 5G 55Redmi Turbo 4 67

The Redmi Turbo 4 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M17 5G 80Redmi Turbo 4 100

6,550mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi Turbo 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M17 5G 76Redmi Turbo 4 36

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 33 months longer than the Redmi Turbo 4.

Value
Galaxy M17 5G 75Redmi Turbo 4 76

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M17 5GRedmi Turbo 4
Price (street)$195$215
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus6.67-inch LTPS OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,550 mAh
Charging25W wired90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm161 × 75.2 × 8.1 mm
Weight192 g204 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Jan 2029

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