Galaxy S23 FE vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.81 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.95/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 FE 71 · 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 S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.81/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320

Buy with care$16.95/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23 FE 65Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S23 FE 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23 FE 34Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value

Galaxy S23 FE 71Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23 FE	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$164	$320
Display	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	209 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2028	Jan 2028

Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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