PhoneLifespan

A5 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 at $6.03 per month of safe use, while the A5 Pro 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($8.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · Redmi Note 15 5G 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250
Buy with care$8.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250
Safe to buy$6.03/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
A5 Pro 5G 70Redmi Note 15 5G 80

The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance
A5 Pro 5G 58Redmi Note 15 5G 48

The A5 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
A5 Pro 5G 55Redmi Note 15 5G 67

The Redmi Note 15 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
A5 Pro 5G 100Redmi Note 15 5G 90

6,000mAh vs 5,520mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
A5 Pro 5G 36Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 — 11 months longer than the A5 Pro 5G.

Value
A5 Pro 5G 71Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecA5 Pro 5GRedmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)$250$250
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,520 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP auxiliary108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight180 g178 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP66
Supported untilDec 2028Dec 2029

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