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11 vs 15 Pro 5G

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Winner

Realme 15 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $8.82 per month of safe use, while the 11 runs out in Feb 2028 ($17.27/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 11 73 · 15 Pro 5G 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 11 $340
Buy with care$17.27/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme 15 Pro 5G $330
Safe to buy$8.82/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display
11 9015 Pro 5G 80

The 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch 2k (3216×1440) 120hz ltpo 3.0 super fluid amoled, 525 ppi, dolby vision.

Performance
11 8515 Pro 5G 55

The 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
11 7915 Pro 5G 67

The 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
11 8015 Pro 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
11 2315 Pro 5G 45

The 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 18 months longer than the 11.

Value
11 7315 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 11 at $17.27 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec1115 Pro 5G
Price (street)$340$330
Display6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
RAM8GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709)50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm
Weight205 g187 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported untilFeb 2028Jul 2029

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