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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs REDMI Note 15

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI Note 15
44.4Inno Score
26.2Performance21.8
46.9Display65.5
30.1Camera36.4
47.8Battery57.3
28Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — REDMI Note 15

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI Note 15 wins this phone face-off, 44.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+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 Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 167% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
Screen size6.67 ″6.77 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2392
Pixel density395 ppi+2%388 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,200 nits+167%
Screen-to-body—93.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%738+57%Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%1,990+33%Bottom 17%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh+20%
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
Weight184 g184 g
Thickness7.9 mm+1%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus REDMI Note 15
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)REDMI Note 15
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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