Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 which has resolution of 2392 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 | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 17990 |
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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 August 21, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's 6.77 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 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.1% 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
Both phones come with 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 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15's 8 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 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 75.4 x 165 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | Midnight Black, Star White, Sky Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79% | ~ 89.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | 3200 nits (peak) | |
| 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 | 6 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HM2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP (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 | MIUI15 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 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 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Pro Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 180 hours | |