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Galaxy S23 FE vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 at $6.03 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.80/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 15 5G 71 — 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$5.80/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250
Safe to buy$6.03/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 15 5G 80

The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy S23 FE 65Redmi Note 15 5G 48

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

Camera
Galaxy S23 FE 79Redmi Note 15 5G 67

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

Battery
Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 15 5G 90

5,520mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 FE 34Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 — 13 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
Galaxy S23 FE 71Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23 FERedmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)$164$250
Display6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,520 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight209 g178 g
Water resistanceIP68IP66
Supported untilOct 2028Dec 2029
Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Redmi Note 15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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