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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$1,499

75.9Inno Score
26.2Performance79.1
46.9Display69.1
30.1Camera73.2
47.8Battery79
28Features78.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)16 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and features (+51). 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)

  • 19% lower weight: 184 g vs 226 g
  • 16% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 69 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Screen size6.67 ″6.73 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801440x3200
Pixel density395 ppi522 ppi+32%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,200 nits+167%
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%2,650,000+464%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%3,050+549%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%9,600+540%Top 5%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.63
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—4.3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,410 mAh+8%
Wired charging33 W90 W+173%
Wireless charging—80 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Weight184 g+19%226 g
Thickness7.9 mm+16%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 15 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

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

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