Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 16999 |
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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 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.9 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 5G | 15C 5G |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | August 01, 2025 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| 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, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | Hydro Touch |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |