Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
21.1Performance23
45.1Display35.1
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery43.7
28Features54.7
5 spec wins — Redmi 127 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G wins this phone face-off, 34.1 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and battery (+5). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 28
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 390,000+42%Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 730+72%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,900+40%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |