PhoneLifespan

15 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 15 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 15 Pro 74 · Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73 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
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20282030

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 90Redmi Note 15 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 15 Pro 5G 62

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

Camera
15 Pro 79Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 72

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

Battery
15 Pro 100Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
15 Pro 62Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 51

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 9 months longer than the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G.

Value
15 Pro 74Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 73

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec15 ProRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Price (street)$650$320
Display6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 12-bit, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM12GB/16GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery6,100 mAh6,580 mAh
Charging90W wired, 50W wireless45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm163.6 × 78.1 × 8.0 mm
Weight213 g210 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2030

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