Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
27.4Performance64.4
44.8Display63.3
42.6Camera69.5
58.4Battery82
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 70.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and camera (+27). Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 Pro 5G
- 12% lower weight: 187 g vs 213 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 3,200 nits+256% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.44 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+12% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+4% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |