Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
23Performance43.2
35.1Display56.7
30.1Camera63.6
43.7Battery72.1
54.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and battery (+28). 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
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 55
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.73 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 1,150,000+195%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,720+136%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 4,300+126%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g+2% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |