Redmi 15 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
26Performance32
70.3Display45.6
29Camera39
66.7Battery51.8
44Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 15 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+15). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- 63% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+5% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 402 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 784,274+70%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 76% | 1,020+11%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 2,930+43%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+63% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g | 168 g+23% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |