PhoneLifespan

15 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 13 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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 15 Pro 5G 69 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme 15 Pro 5G $330
Safe to buy$8.82/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 5G 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

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
15 Pro 5G 55Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
15 Pro 5G 67Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
15 Pro 5G 100Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

Software longevity
15 Pro 5G 45Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 18 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
15 Pro 5G 69Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro 5G at $8.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec15 Pro 5GRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$330$320
Display6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery7,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight187 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)IP68
Supported untilJul 2029Jan 2028

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