OnePlus 15 vs Xiaomi 12
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $799 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Xiaomi 12, the OnePlus 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (69/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3646161 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $750 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Xiaomi 12 by 175.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Xiaomi 12 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Xiaomi 12?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Xiaomi 12?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.