Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
26.2Performance21.8
46.9Display35.1
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery53.1
28Features46.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6 against 34.9 for Samsung Galaxy M15 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 12 (4G) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 699 vs 470
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,866 vs 1,500
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| 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 M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 699+49%Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 1,866+24%Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 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 M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+15% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+15% | 9.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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