iPhone 15 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 15

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 at $8.41 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 15 62 · Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 15 $430

Safe to buy$8.41/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G $230

Buy with care$12.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 15 50Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 70

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120hz, 240hz touch sampling.

Performance

iPhone 15 80Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 56

The iPhone 15's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 15 62Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 15 47Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 82

5,100mAh vs 3,349mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 15 61Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 23

The iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 — 32 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

Value

iPhone 15 62Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G at $12.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 15	Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$430	$230
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	6GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,349 mAh	5,100 mAh
Charging	Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless	67W wired
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm	161.15 × 74.24 × 7.98 mm
Weight	171 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Sep 2030	Jan 2028

iPhone 15 full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.