PhoneLifespan

Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 15 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Poco M7 Plus 5G 75 · 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 M7 Plus 5G $165
Safe to buy$4.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.80/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Poco M7 Plus 5G 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco M7 Plus 5G 46Redmi 15 5G 46

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G 55Redmi 15 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G 100Redmi 15 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Poco M7 Plus 5G 45Redmi 15 5G 45

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Poco M7 Plus 5G 75Redmi 15 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPoco M7 Plus 5GRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$165$180
Display6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery7,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging33W wired, 18W reverse wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions168.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight217 g217 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilAug 2029Aug 2029

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