Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)


Quick Comparison


Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)

NameXiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM8 GB4 GB
Display6.79 in6.9 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh6300 mAh
Camera50 MP + 2 MP Dual32 MP
PriceRs. 14499Rs. 14499

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 27, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 16 version.

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Full Comparison


NameXiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
General
Model12 5G15A 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates4 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateAugust 01, 2023March 27, 2026
In The BoxMobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card
Design
Dimensions76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm
Weight199 g210 g
ColorsMoonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade BlackAwesome Blue, Amaze Purple, Ace Black
Display
TypeColor IPS Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn Colours)
TouchYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:920.6:9
PPI~ 396 PPI~ 254 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 91%~ 83%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Brightness800nit Peak Brightness
FeaturesBrightness: 450 nits (typ.)TÜV flicker-free certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly. TÜV low blue light
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB4 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Expandable RAMUpto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G/5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LEYes, v5.4
USBYes, USB-CYes, USB-C
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-goUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesYes
Extra
GPSYes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDouGPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAmbient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR BlasterAmbient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer
3.5mm Headphone JackYes
AI FeaturesGoogle Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity
Splash ResistantYesYes
IP RatingIP53IP52
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesPremium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
PDAF
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesNight, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v13Android v16
Custom UIMIUI 14HyperOS 3.0
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2Unisoc T8300
CPU2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz
GPUAdreno GPUG57 950MHz
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesYes
VideoYesYes
FM RadioNoYes
Speaker TypeDual Stereo
Audio FeaturesBottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery6300 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 18WYes, 33W
Reverse ChargingYes, 15W
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes, 7.5

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