PhoneLifespan

15 Pro vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.37 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($16.77/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 Pro+ 5G 62 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$12.37/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 90Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G 60

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

Camera
15 Pro 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery
15 Pro 100Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

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

Software longevity
15 Pro 63Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

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

Value
15 Pro 74Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec15 ProRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$650$320
Display6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery6,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W wired, 50W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight213 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2028

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