PhoneLifespan

Poco M6 Pro vs Redmi 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.80 per month of safe use, while the Poco M6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($9.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco M6 Pro 68 · Redmi 15 5G 75 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$9.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.80/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Poco M6 Pro 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M6 Pro 44Redmi 15 5G 46

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Poco M6 Pro 67Redmi 15 5G 55

The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Poco M6 Pro 80Redmi 15 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Poco M6 Pro 22Redmi 15 5G 45

The Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 19 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value
Poco M6 Pro 68Redmi 15 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Redmi 15 5G at $4.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M6 ProRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$170$180
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging67W wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.1 × 75 × 8 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight179 g217 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilJan 2028Aug 2029
Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Redmi 15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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