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P3 Ultra 5G vs Redmi 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.81 per month of safe use, while the P3 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P3 Ultra 5G 74 · Redmi 15 5G 75 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Redmi 15 5G 46

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Redmi 15 5G 55

The P3 Ultra 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Redmi 15 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 40Redmi 15 5G 45

The Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 4 months longer than the P3 Ultra 5G.

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Redmi 15 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$315$180
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight183 g217 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP64
Supported untilMar 2029Aug 2029

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