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Redmi 15 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Redmi 15 5G

$199

45.4Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
26Performance26.2
70.3Display46.9
29Camera30.1
66.7Battery47.8
44Features28
6 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and battery (+19). 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 920 vs 470
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 15% lower weight: 184 g vs 217 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10802400x1080
Pixel density374 ppi395 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 3Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10460,000Top 80%470,000+2%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)920+96%Top 76%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050+37%Top 78%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight217 g184 g+15%
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 15 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jack—Yes

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