Redmi Note 15 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 4980mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 4980mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Glacier Blue, Black, Mist Purple | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | January 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 09, 2026 | January 11, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹22,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | Glacier Blue, Black, Mist Purple | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | ||
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | January 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 09, 2026 | January 11, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹22,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Weight | 178 grams | 208.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65/66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 178 grams | 208.4 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65/66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 1080 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MC4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 1080 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Film Camera Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Timelapse | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | Macro Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Film Camera Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Timelapse | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | Macro Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi HyperOS | Redmi MIUI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, AI Sky, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi HyperOS | Redmi MIUI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, AI Sky, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Face Unlock | Night mode, Palm shutter, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Face Unlock | Night mode, Palm shutter, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 4980 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 120 W | ||
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 4980 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO, Galileo(E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO, Galileo(E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
