Redmi 15 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.8Performance26.2
50.5Display46.9
29Camera30.1
66.7Battery47.8
28Features28
5 spec wins — Redmi 156 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15 wins this phone face-off, 38.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+4). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 850 nits
- 14% lower weight: 184 g vs 214 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 395 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 1,200 nits+41% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 474+1%Bottom 9% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,620+8%Bottom 10% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 39% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g | 184 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |