PhoneLifespan

iQOO 11 vs 15 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.41 per month of safe use, while the iQOO 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($24.91/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iQOO 11 65 · 15 Pro 74 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Vivo iQOO 11 $470
Buy with care$24.91/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi 15 Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
iQOO 11 9015 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iQOO 11 8515 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iQOO 11 7915 Pro 79

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

Battery
iQOO 11 8015 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iQOO 11 2215 Pro 62

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 34 months longer than the iQOO 11.

Value
iQOO 11 6515 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 1115 Pro
Price (street)$470$650
Display6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED, QHD+, 144Hz, up to 1800 nits peak6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM8GB/12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh6,100 mAh
Charging120W wired90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions164.9 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight205 g213 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP68
Supported untilJan 2028Oct 2030

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