iPhone 15 vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 15 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 15 62 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 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.
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The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd nxtpaper (full-color matte anti-glare), fhd+, 120hz.
The iPhone 15's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,010mAh vs 3,349mAh — the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 — 13 months longer than the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 15 | 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $430 | $280 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,349 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Charging | Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm | 167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | Not rated |
| Supported until | Sep 2030 | Sep 2029 |
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