Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 12494 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12494.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's ~ 89.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | 12 5G |
| 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 | December 18, 2025 | August 01, 2023 |
| 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 | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| 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 | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/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,2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno GPU |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |