PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G 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 $8.83 per month of safe use, while the 13+ 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($8.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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.

Realme 13+ 5G $215
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Realme 15 Pro 5G $330
Safe to buy$8.83/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display
13+ 5G 7015 Pro 5G 80

The 15 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, hdr10+, curved.

Performance
13+ 5G 5815 Pro 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
13+ 5G 6715 Pro 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
13+ 5G 8015 Pro 5G 100

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

Software longevity
13+ 5G 3215 Pro 5G 44

The 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 11 months longer than the 13+ 5G.

Value
13+ 5G 7015 Pro 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5G15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$215$330
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm
Weight185 g187 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported untilSep 2028Jul 2029

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