PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S23 FE vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jan 2030 at $7.45 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.80/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 FE 71 · Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.80/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G $320
Safe to buy$7.45/mo
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S23 FE 65Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 62

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S23 FE 79Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 72

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy S23 FE 70Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

6,580mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 FE 34Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 51

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jan 2030 — 15 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
Galaxy S23 FE 71Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23 FERedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$164$320
Display6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh6,580 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight209 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2028Jan 2030
Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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