PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Redmi 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G

The Redmi 15 5G wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Edge 50 Neo it's also the sounder buy at $4.80 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · Redmi 15 5G 75 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.55/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.80/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Redmi 15 5G 46

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Redmi 15 5G 55

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Redmi 15 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Redmi 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Redmi 15 5G 45

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Redmi 15 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Redmi 15 5G at $4.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$330$180
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,310 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight171 g217 g
Water resistanceIP68IP64
Supported untilSep 2029Aug 2029

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