Redmi 15 5G vs Xiaomi 12
26Performance43.2
70.3Display47.7
29Camera47
66.7Battery62.5
44Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+18). Redmi 15 5G 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 48
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 63
- 56% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.28 ″
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+10% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 419 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 1,150,000+150%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 76% | 1,720+87%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 4,300+110%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+56% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 180 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |