OPPO Reno 15 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 15 5G has better resolution of 2640 x 1216 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.32 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6200 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 39990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 17, 2025. The Expected cost of OPPO Reno 15 5G is Rs. 39990.
OPPO Reno 15 5G has screen size of 6.32 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OPPO's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OPPO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as OPPO Reno 15 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
OPPO Reno 15 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
OPPO Reno 15 5G's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OPPO Reno 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | PLW110 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | November 17, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 72.4 x 151.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Blue, Brown, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.32 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Reinforced glass |
| Brightness | 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | NR: n1//n5/n8/n28A/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 85mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | No | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | ColorOS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Mediatek Dimensity 8450 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.25 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Mali-G720 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6200 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |