15 Pro vs Redmi A4 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 A4 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($3.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 15 Pro 74 · Redmi A4 5G 70 — 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 A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

15 Pro 90Redmi A4 5G 70

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

Performance

15 Pro 98Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Camera

15 Pro 79Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Battery

15 Pro 100Redmi A4 5G 83

6,100mAh vs 5,160mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

15 Pro 62Redmi A4 5G 35

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 23 months longer than the Redmi A4 5G.

Value

15 Pro 74Redmi A4 5G 70

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

Full spec table

Spec	15 Pro	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$650	$100
Display	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	12GB/16GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	64GB/128GB
Battery	6,100 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	90W wired, 50W wireless	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x	50MP main
Dimensions	161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	213 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP52
Supported until	Oct 2030	Nov 2028

15 Pro full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.