Pixel 8a vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 8a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
6,580mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 16 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.
Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8a | Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $320 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 6,580 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm | 163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | May 2031 | Jan 2030 |
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