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

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XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022January 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2400 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits3,200 nits
Display typeFlow AMOLED; flat screen confirmed by Expert Reviews, despite Tech Advisor describing it as curved. The rear glass has a curved arc design.AMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5.Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPU6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G68.Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK maker configuration only, without other regions' 12 GB option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
CoolingLiquidCool vapour chamber with a 3,000 mm² cooling area.–
Cameras
Main camera200 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP
Main cameraf/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, OIS, seven-element lens, ALD anti-glare coating and sixteen-pixel binning to 2.24 µm pixels.108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera–20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
ZoomDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, filmCamera filters and ProCut automatic crops.Ultra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,520 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired chargingSurge P1 charging chip; maker claims 100% in 19 minutes under its laboratory conditions.45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (Tech Advisor).No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210.5 g178 g
Thickness8.98 mm7.35 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP65
MaterialsGlass rear and metal camera surround; plastic frame confirmed by Expert Reviews.–
ColoursMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue in the UK maker sheet; regional names include Obsidian Black, Arctic White and Iceberg Blue.Black, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; protection against splashes rather than immersion.UK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
Sensors–Virtual 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; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchUK maker sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12), while the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU; no later software version is assumed for launch.Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updates–Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI features–Google Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
In the box120 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. UK/global hardware and configuration are used here; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK release was 24 March 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 quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies
SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.Nano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.1
NFCNFC; functions vary by market.Supported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-C (Tech Advisor).USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1

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