PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23+ vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 at $3.41 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · Redmi A4 5G 70 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+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G $100
Buy with care$3.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23+ 70Redmi A4 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S23+ 85Redmi A4 5G 55

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23+ 79Redmi A4 5G 55

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy S23+ 74Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23+ 24Redmi A4 5G 35

The Redmi A4 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 9 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value
Galaxy S23+ 69Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23+Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)$206$100
Display6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB4GB
Storage256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main
Dimensions157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight196 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilFeb 2028Nov 2028

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