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13T vs 15T Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi 15T Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15T Pro is supported until Sep 2030 at $12.65 per month of safe use, while the 13T runs out in Sep 2028 ($12.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13T 69 · 15T Pro 69 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.75/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi 15T Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.65/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display
13T 7015T Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13T 7515T Pro 94

The 15T Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13T 7915T Pro 79

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

Battery
13T 8015T Pro 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15T Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13T 3315T Pro 61

The 15T Pro is supported until Sep 2030 — 24 months longer than the 13T.

Value
13T 6915T Pro 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13T15T Pro
Price (street)$350$650
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8200 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9400+
RAM8GB/12GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging67W wired90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm162.7 × 77.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight197 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2030

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