Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 21499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G is Rs. 21499.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.71 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 82.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.6:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 12C | 15 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 30, 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 | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 83.2% |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 45 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | 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 | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | 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 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 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 v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | 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, 33W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |