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 ($16.95/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 $320

Buy with care$16.95/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 60

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 80

5,000mAh 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

Spec	Galaxy S24 FE	Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$499	$320
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits	6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Exynos 2400e	MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm	161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight	213 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Oct 2031	Jan 2028

Galaxy S24 FE full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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