Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8794 | Rs. 22999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 8794. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's ~ 85.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 13 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 Note 12 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|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, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 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 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |