PhoneLifespan

POCO X6 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 X6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($13.30/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: POCO X6 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 X6 Pro $250
Buy with care$13.30/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 X6 Pro 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
POCO X6 Pro 73Redmi 15 5G 46

The POCO X6 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
POCO X6 Pro 67Redmi 15 5G 55

The POCO X6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
POCO X6 Pro 80Redmi 15 5G 100

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

Software longevity
POCO X6 Pro 22Redmi 15 5G 45

The Redmi 15 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 19 months longer than the POCO X6 Pro.

Value
POCO X6 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 X6 ProRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$250$180
Display6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300-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 (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight186 g217 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilJan 2028Aug 2029

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