Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and Huawei Nova 12s comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 12s has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Huawei Nova 12s has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Huawei Nova 12s |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26999 | Rs. 26990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 26999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 12s is Rs. 26990.
Huawei Nova 12s has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 12s has OLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Huawei's phone ~ 89.5%.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Huawei Nova 12s has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Huawei Nova 12s's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 12s will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 60 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Huawei Nova 12s |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | Nova 12s |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | March 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 75 x 161.3 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 168 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Black, Green, White, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 60 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | HarmonyOS v3.0 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| CPU | 2.4 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 710 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| 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 | 5520 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 66W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |