PhoneLifespan

15 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.42 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($10.06/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 15 Pro 74 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 — 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$12.42/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 90Redmi Note 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 Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera
15 Pro 79Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The 15 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
15 Pro 100Redmi Note 13 5G 80

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

Software longevity
15 Pro 62Redmi Note 13 5G 22

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 33 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
15 Pro 74Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec15 ProRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$650$190
Display6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM12GB/16GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired, 50W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight213 g174 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2028
15 Pro full verdict →Redmi Note 13 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.