Galaxy S23 vs Redmi A4 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 ($8.74/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 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 $175

Buy with care$8.74/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 58Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 3,900mAh — 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 67Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$175	$100
Display	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	3,900 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main
Dimensions	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	168 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP52
Supported until	Feb 2028	Nov 2028

Galaxy S23 full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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