Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4980 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22899 | Rs. 24998 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22899. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24998.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) 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 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 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 | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 208.4 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B 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 | ~ 86.8% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 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 | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | 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: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | 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 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | 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 |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | 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 | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |