Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13994 | Rs. 15990 |
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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. 13994. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 21, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has screen size of 6.73 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has display density of 407 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 396 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 Note 15's ~ 90.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Redmi Note 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | August 21, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 407 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, 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: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | MIUI15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |