Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
31.1chipPerformancechip32.6
60.2Display64
37.9Camera31.6
60.6Battery60
60Features62.7
5 spec wins — Huawei nova 123 spec wins — Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 12 scores 47.1 against 47.2 for Redmi Note 15 SE 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 15 SE 5G edges ahead in display and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 12
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 32
- 200% higher Front camera: 60 MP vs 20 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 60
- 26% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+2% | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92 % |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 60 MP+200% | 20 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,800 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 178 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7 mm+5% | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP66 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi Note 15 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |