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iPhone 15 vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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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 ($16.95/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 62 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 $320
Buy with care$16.95/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" amoled, 1220 x 2712, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone 15 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

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 80

5,000mAh vs 3,349mAh — the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 15 61Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 22

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 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 15Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$430$320
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A16 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM6GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery3,349 mAh5,000 mAh
ChargingWired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight171 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2030Jan 2028

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