Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022January 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.83″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness395 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits3,200 nits (better)
Display typeFlat Flow AMOLED.CrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5.Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.HDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPUMali-G68.Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingTwelve-layer graphite cooling system.Xiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP (better)
Main cameraSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera–32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
ZoomDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh6,500 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
Wired charging–100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (Tech Advisor).No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g (better)207.1 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.19 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP68
MaterialsGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).Black and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
ColoursMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.Black, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
Water resistance detailIP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.UK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMaker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updates–Maker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI features–Regional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
In the box67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network–5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.Wi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.4
NFCNFC; functions vary by market.Supported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C (Tech Advisor).USB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning

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