Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
26.2Performance23
46.9Display35.1
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery43.7
28Features54.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and battery (+4). Samsung Galaxy A15 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 Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 28
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 470
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,500
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000+21%Top 80% | 390,000Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 730+55%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 1,900+27%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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