PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 FE vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 at $7.86 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 FE 72 · 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 S24 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.86/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $300
Buy with care$16.29/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 FE 70Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S24 FE 82Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24 FE 79Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The Galaxy S24 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S24 FE 74Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

5,100mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 FE 76Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 22

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 45 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Value
Galaxy S24 FE 72Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24 FERedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)$499$300
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 2400eQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm161.2 × 74.2 × 8.0 mm
Weight213 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2031Jan 2028

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