PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Redmi 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.80 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($17.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · 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 Pro $380
Buy with care$17.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.80/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Redmi 15 5G 46

The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Redmi 15 5G 55

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

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Redmi 15 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Redmi 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Redmi 15 5G 45

The Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 16 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Redmi 15 5G 75

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$380$180
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,500 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight186 g217 g
Water resistanceIP68IP64
Supported untilApr 2028Aug 2029

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