PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 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 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 $320
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 62

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

Camera
Pixel 8 67Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 72

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Pixel 8 72Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

6,580mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

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

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

Value
Pixel 8 73Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$320$320
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,575 mAh6,580 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight187 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2030

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