PhoneLifespan

Pixel 9 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Pixel 9 72 · 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 9 $449
Safe to buy$7.23/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
Pixel 9 80Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 70

The Pixel 9's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua oled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 9 76Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 62

The Pixel 9's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 9 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 9 74Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

6,580mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 9 74Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 51

The Pixel 9 is supported until Aug 2031 — 19 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.

Value
Pixel 9 72Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 9Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$449$320
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh6,580 mAh
Charging27W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight198 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilAug 2031Jan 2030

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