PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · 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.

Google Pixel 8 Pro $480
Safe to buy$9.26/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 Pro 80Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 70

The Pixel 8 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 2400 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 Pro 70Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 62

The Pixel 8 Pro's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 Pro 79Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 72

The Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Pixel 8 Pro 81Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

6,580mAh vs 5,050mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 Pro 62Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 51

The Pixel 8 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 9 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 Pro 69Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G at $7.45 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8 ProRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$480$320
Display6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,050 mAh6,580 mAh
Charging30W wired, 23W wireless45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight213 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2030

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