Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 (Out of Stock) | Rs. 15990 (Upcoming) |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 21, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's 6.73 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has only 407 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's ~ 79%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's 12 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 12S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2023 | August 21, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 407 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, Sunlight Display, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, compass | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | RAM Booster Up to 3GB | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 118˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HM2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI15 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Pro Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 180 hours | |