OnePlus 15s vs Redmi Note 12S
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $700 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 195g).
OnePlus 15s
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi Note 12S, the OnePlus 15s scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (95/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $700 | $220 |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Redmi Note 12S by 699.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $480. Redmi Note 12S is cheaper by $480.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (80/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (95/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.