Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 5:58 PM, updated: 5/31/2025 11:21 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.36"
AMOLED

1200x2670

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi 15 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

31 Advantages Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
+4.32GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)127% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1200x2670 pixels24% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+460 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP159% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.31" inches111% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+90W173% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	33W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+4 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP53 certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)2% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
6.36"	vs	+6.67"5% Larger screen
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

120Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Android 15

5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 15 24129PN74C	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	10/29/2024	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 152.3 millimeters (2.8 x 6 in)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.36" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x2670 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	68 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	3200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	HyperOS 2	MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2534643 (v10) Geekbench: 9419 (v6)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/2.76"0.64µm	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps (HDR) 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG) 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps Leica Summilux	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.14" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	6.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	90W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Lilac, Liquid Silver • Xiaomi HyperAI	• Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 15 (China 256GB/12GB)	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	feature not registered