PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · Redmi Note 15 5G 71 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 $320
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250
Safe to buy$6.03/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Redmi Note 15 5G 80

The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Redmi Note 15 5G 48

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Redmi Note 15 5G 67

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

Battery
Pixel 8 72Redmi Note 15 5G 90

5,520mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 5G.

Value
Pixel 8 73Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Redmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)$320$250
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,520 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight187 g178 g
Water resistanceIP68IP66
Supported untilOct 2030Dec 2029

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