12 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250

Safe to buy$6.03/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 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

12 Pro 46Redmi Note 15 5G 48

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 Pro 79Redmi Note 15 5G 67

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12 Pro 80Redmi Note 15 5G 90

5,520mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 — 22 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value

12 Pro 63Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 15 5G at $6.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Redmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)	$245	$250
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,520 mAh
Charging	67W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight	190 g	178 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP66
Supported until	Jan 2028	Dec 2029

12 Pro full verdict →Redmi Note 15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.