iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 52998 | Rs. 14499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 52998. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than iQOO's phone ~ 90.5%. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2508 | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2026 | August 01, 2023 |
| In The Box | 1 N Phone | 1 N Eject tool | 1 N Warranty card | 1 N Quick start guide | 1 N Phone case | 1 N Charger | 1 N USB cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 and IP69 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber, Origin island, One-Tap Transfer, Private Space, IQOO Q2 Chip, Office Kit, Bypass charging | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0" | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700V | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Long Exposure, Live Photo, Fish Eye | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |