Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
27.4Performance79.1
44.8Display69.1
42.6Camera73.2
58.4Battery79
60Features78.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G13 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+52) and camera (+31). 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
- 17% lower weight: 187 g vs 226 g
- 14% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 3,200 nits+256% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 2,650,000+410%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 3,050+202%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 9,600+292%Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,410 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+14% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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