Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
23Performance32
35.1Display45.6
30.1Camera39
43.7Battery51.8
54.7Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G15 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+11) and display (+11). 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 55
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.55 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 950 nits+19% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 784,274+101%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,020+40%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,930+54%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 168 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm+13% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |