PhoneLifespan

Redmi K80 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 at $6.03 per month of safe use, while the Redmi K80 Pro runs out in Nov 2029 ($12.09/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Redmi K80 Pro 75 · Redmi Note 15 5G 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro $500
Safe to buy$12.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250
Safe to buy$6.03/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display
Redmi K80 Pro 80Redmi Note 15 5G 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Redmi K80 Pro 98Redmi Note 15 5G 48

The Redmi K80 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Redmi K80 Pro 79Redmi Note 15 5G 67

The Redmi K80 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Redmi K80 Pro 100Redmi Note 15 5G 90

6,000mAh vs 5,520mAh — the Redmi K80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Redmi K80 Pro 49Redmi Note 15 5G 49

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Redmi K80 Pro 75Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Redmi K80 Pro at $12.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecRedmi K80 ProRedmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)$500$250
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB/24GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,520 mAh
Charging120W wired, 50W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight213 g178 g
Water resistanceIP68IP66
Supported untilNov 2029Dec 2029

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