PhoneLifespan

15 Pro vs Redmi 13 5G

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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 Redmi 13 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($5.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 15 Pro 74 · Redmi 13 5G 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Xiaomi 15 Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 90Redmi 13 5G 70

The 15 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance
15 Pro 98Redmi 13 5G 42

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

Camera
15 Pro 79Redmi 13 5G 55

The 15 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
15 Pro 100Redmi 13 5G 81

6,100mAh vs 5,030mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
15 Pro 62Redmi 13 5G 30

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 28 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value
15 Pro 74Redmi 13 5G 68

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

Full spec table
Spec15 ProRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$650$140
Display6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM12GB/16GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB
Battery6,100 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging90W wired, 50W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight213 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Jul 2028

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