Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28920 | Rs. 28999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28920. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 28999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 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's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | January 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 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 |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | Portrait Mode, Front Video Recording, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter, Movie Frame, Night Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Panorama, Short Video |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |