Apple iPhone 15 PlusvsRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G trade category wins — Apple iPhone 15 Plus in Camera; Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus takes Performance — led by performance score (1,300,000 pts).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus takes Camera — led by camera score (141 pts).
- Too close to call between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,300,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want a better camera — 141 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,100 mAh vs 4,383 mAh.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 20 W.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 799 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if camera matters most. It costs USD 799.
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Great battery life
- Large 6.7-inch screen
- Solid cameras
- 60 Hz display
- A16 chip is aging
- Slow charging
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 67 W charging
- Very affordable
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- No wireless charging