Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 12494 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 27, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12494.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's 6.9 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's ~ 83%. Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G'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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 15A 5G | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 27, 2026 | August 01, 2023 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Awesome Blue, Amaze Purple, Ace Black | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn Colours) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | TÜV flicker-free certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly. TÜV low blue light | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G/5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | G57 950MHz | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5 | |