PhoneLifespan

iPhone 16 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 16 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73 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 16 Pro $494
Safe to buy$7.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 Pro 80Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 70

The iPhone 16 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 1–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone 16 Pro 95Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 62

The iPhone 16 Pro's Apple A18 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 16 Pro 74Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 72

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone 16 Pro 52Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

6,580mAh vs 3,582mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 Pro 75Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 51

The iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 — 20 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.

Value
iPhone 16 Pro 73Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16 ProRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$494$320
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetApple A18 ProMediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery3,582 mAh6,580 mAh
ChargingWired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight199 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2031Jan 2030

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